Vicente Modahl, a former coach who previously worked with Team GB athletes, is facing charges related to alleged child sex offenses and rape. The 65-year-old Norwegian, who is married to former Olympic middle-distance runner Diane Modahl, is accused of two counts of child rape and five counts of child sexual assault.
Known as Jose Vicente Leiva-Modahl, he used to reside in the UK and is also facing charges of two counts of inducing a child into sexual activity and two counts of assaulting a child through penetration.
According to the Crown Prosecution Service, Modahl is facing a total of 19 charges spanning from 2012 to 2024, which include two counts of adult female rape, two counts of adult female sexual assault, one count of inducing an adult female into sexual activity, two counts of adult female assault through penetration, and one count of controlling and coercive behavior.
James Bolton-Smith, Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor for the CPS’s Organised Child Sexual Abuse Unit, stated that the decision to prosecute Modahl for serious sex offenses, including those related to child sexual abuse, has been made. Modahl is scheduled to appear in Manchester Magistrates Court on Tuesday.
Throughout his professional career, Modahl has coached British and international athletes, including Team GB members and an Olympic gold medalist. His coaching experience spans several decades, and his LinkedIn profile also mentions his role as a FIFA-licensed sports agent.
The CPS emphasized that the legal proceedings against the accused are ongoing, and he is entitled to a fair trial. It is crucial to avoid any reporting, commentary, or sharing of information online that could potentially bias the legal proceedings.