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Athletics coach Leon Baptiste sentenced to prison in Morocco

BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 3:19 PM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Athletics coach Leon Baptiste sentenced to prison in Morocco
Summary

Leon Baptiste, an English athletics coach, is serving a prison sentence in Morocco after being reported missing. Baptiste, a former gold medalist, had been out of contact for over three months, prompting concerns regarding his whereabouts. He was confirmed to have been arrested in Marrakech in May and has since been convicted in connection with a misdemeanour case. Despite reports of his disappearance, a source from the Moroccan Ministry of Justice stated that he has been in custody and is currently in good health. UK authorities are providing support to him during his detention.

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  • •Leon Baptiste coached British sprinters before his disappearance.
  • •He was arrested in Marrakech and now serves time in Al-Oudaya prison.
  • •Baptiste's conviction details remain undisclosed by authorities.
  • •His athletes experienced training disruptions as a result of his absence.
  • •The UK Foreign Office is in contact with Moroccan authorities.
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  • 3:19 PMBBC Sport — 'Missing' athletics coach Baptiste serving prison sentence in Morocco
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An English athletics coach said by media reports to be missing is serving a prison sentence in Morocco, BBC Sport can reveal.

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