Summary
French Olympic swimming champion Yannick Agnel will stand trial for charges of rape and sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl after his appeal was rejected. The events allegedly took place from late 2015 to mid-2016. Agnel denies wrongdoing, insisting the relationship was consensual.
Key Facts
- Yannick Agnel is a double Olympic gold medalist in swimming.
- He faces charges of rape and sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl.
- His appeal to stop the trial was rejected by a court in Colmar, France.
- The alleged incidents occurred between December 2015 and August 2016.
- Locations involved include Mulhouse, Thailand, and Tenerife.
- Agnel retired from professional swimming in 2016.
- He won gold medals at the 2012 London Olympics and 2013 World Championships.
