Olympic medallist Harnois banned for two years

Marlene Harnois of France celebrates her victory over Mayu Hamada of Japan during the Women’s -57kg Taekwondo bronze medal finals on Day 13 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at ExCeL on August 9, 2012 in London, England. (Getty Images)

Paris, July 20 (IANS): London Olympics bronze medallist Marlene Harnois was banned for two years by the French taekwondo federation for her outspoken claim of harassment by a national coach.

Harnois said she had suffered years of verbal harassment from coach Myriam Baverel and had also spoken out against technical director Philippe Bouedo. Harnois said Friday she will appeal the ban, reports Xinhua.