Vicente Modahl, a former Olympic coach who previously worked with Team GB athletes, has been formally charged with alleged child sex offenses and rape. The 65-year-old Norwegian, who is married to former Olympic middle-distance runner Diane Modahl, faces accusations of two counts of child rape and five counts of child sexual assault.
Known by his full name Jose Vicente Leiva-Modahl, Modahl, who resided in the UK, is also facing charges of two counts of inducing a child into sexual activity and two counts of penetrating a child.
According to the Crown Prosecution Service, Modahl is facing a total of 19 charges spanning the years 2012 to 2024. These charges include two counts of adult female rape, two counts of adult female sexual assault, one count of inducing an adult female into sexual activity, two counts of adult female penetration assault, and one count of controlling and coercive behavior.
James Bolton-Smith, Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor for the CPS’s Organised Child Sexual Abuse Unit, stated, “The Crown Prosecution Service has chosen to prosecute Vicente Leiva-Modahl for a series of severe sexual offenses, including those related to child sexual abuse.” Modahl is scheduled to appear at Manchester Magistrates Court on Tuesday.
Bolton-Smith added, “Our prosecutors have diligently assessed the evidence to support bringing this case to court and have deemed it to be in the public interest to pursue legal action. We have collaborated closely with Greater Manchester Police during their investigative process.”
Throughout his professional journey, Modahl coached British and international athletes, including Team GB representatives and at least one Olympic gold medalist. His coaching career spanned many years, and his LinkedIn profile also highlights his role as a FIFA-licensed sports agent.
“The suspect is entitled to a fair trial, and it is imperative to avoid any reporting, commentary, or online information sharing that could potentially bias these legal proceedings,” emphasized the CPS in a statement.
