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Lars Jorgensen settles sexual abuse lawsuit with former swimmers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 10:12 PM

Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Lars Jorgensen settles sexual abuse lawsuit with former swimmers
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Lars Jorgensen, the former University of Kentucky swimming and diving coach, settled a sexual harassment and assault lawsuit filed by two former swimmers. The lawsuit, settled in U.S. District Court on August 6, alleged a toxic environment during Jorgensen's tenure from 2013 to 2023. The suit accuses him of preying on young athletes, while the university and former athletics director Mitch Barnhart remain defendants in the ongoing case, which is set for trial in May 2027. Jorgensen had previously faced misconduct allegations and was banned from coaching by the U.S. Center for SafeSport in 2025.

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  • •Jorgensen settled the lawsuit on August 6, 2026.
  • •The lawsuit included allegations of a hostile environment during his coaching tenure.
  • •Other defendants in the case include the university and Mitch Barnhart.
  • •A trial for the remaining parties is scheduled for May 2027.
  • •Jorgensen was banned from coaching by the U.S. Center for SafeSport in 2025.
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  • 10:12 PMYahoo Sports — Former Kentucky swim coach Lars Jorgensen settles sex abuse lawsuit
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Lars Jorgensen, the former UK swimming and diving coach, has settled a lawsuit accusing him of both sexual assault and sexual harassment.

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