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Speedskaters practice for the U.S. Single Distance Short Track Speedskating Championships, in Kearns, Utah, last month. Coach Jae Su Chun and assistant Jun Hyung Yao have resigned following allegations of abuse. Rick Bowmer/AP hide caption

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Embattled Speedskating Coaches Resign

October 11, 2012 • They have been accused of physically abusing skaters and failing to report that one athlete sabotaged a Canadian competitor's skates.