57-year-old Olympic rower Simon Burgess pleads guilty to assaulting ex-wife and breaching family violence orders in Tasmania.
Olympic rowing silver medallist Simon Burgess, 57, pleaded guilty to assault and breaching family violence orders following a December 2023 incident in Tasmania. He entered his ex-wife's home, assaulted her while wearing gloves, and caused property damage. She defended herself with a glass bowl. Burgess, who believed the orders had expired, expressed remorse and has since sought help for mental health issues and alcohol use. Sentencing is scheduled for October.
September 24, 2024
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