Former British Olympic athletics coach charged with child sex offences
Published: 10/14/2025

Former British Olympic athletics coach Jose Vicente Leiva-Modahl, husband of ex-Olympic runner Diane Modahl, faces 19 charges including child sexual assault, rape, and coercive behavior. The charges date back to 2012-2014 and are all linked to one woman. Greater Manchester Police investigated the case, leading to Leiva-Modahl's prosecution, with the first court appearance scheduled at Manchester Magistrates' Court.