John Geddert | |
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 Geddert at the 2012 London Olympics | |
| Born | John Gerald Geddert December 21, 1957 |
| Died | February 25, 2021 (aged 63) |
| Cause of death | Suicide by gunshot |
| Education | Alpena High School (1974–76) |
| Alma mater | Central Michigan University (Class of 1980) |
| Years active | 1976–2018 |
| Known for | Coach of Jordyn Wieber Ties to Larry Nassar and the USA Gymnastics sex abuse scandal |
| Spouse | Kathryn Geddert |
| Children | 3 |
| Notable gymnasts | |
| Thema Williams Jordyn Wieber | |
John Gerald Geddert (December 21, 1957 – February 25, 2021) was an American artistic gymnastics coach, who was a head coach of the gold-medal 2012 U.S. women's Olympic team and regular coach of team member Jordyn Wieber.[1] He retired when suspended by USA Gymnastics in 2018 after being implicated in the USA Gymnastics sex abuse scandal centered on his long-time associate Larry Nassar.[2] Geddert committed suicide in 2021, shortly after being charged with 24 criminal charges, including 20 counts of human trafficking of a minor, one count each of first-degree criminal sexual assault, second-degree criminal sexual assault involving a minor, and lying to a police officer.[3]
- ^ "John Geddert Biography" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on March 12, 2016.
- ^ Turner, Amanda (January 22, 2018). "USAG Suspends Coach Geddert After Abuse Allegations". International Gymnast Magazine Online. Retrieved January 23, 2018.
- ^ LeBlanc, Beth; Kozlowski, Kim (February 25, 2021). "Ex-U.S. Olympics gymnastics coach with ties to Nassar kills himself after being charged". The Detroit News.