relay medals for the U.S. at the Albertville and Lillehammer Games," accused Gabel of raping her soon after she joined the Olympic training program, summer 1991. She described the alleged attack and ensuing three-year relationship in explicit detail and said, "He’s a child molester … rapist … sexual abuser [and] … pedophile". Gabel acknowledged "he made mistakes during his skating career, but strongly denied forcing himself on anyone". Meyer said she was not sure if she would "pursue criminal charges" or if she even could "because of the possible statute of limitations". But she hoped Gabel would receive "a lifetime ban from U.S. Speedskating and [removal] from the … Hall of Fame". U.S. Speedskating said in a statement it "will not tolerate abuse of any kind [and], through a referral from the U.S. Olympic Committee’s Safe Sport program", and hired the law firm Sidley Austin LLP "to investigate all accusations involving Gabel". Off the Ice Gabel was also Principal and Client Relationship Officer for Barclays Global Investors. In August 2004, he joined The Bonham Group, a Denver-based sports marketing company; he was responsible for new business development, business planning and budgeting. Gabel has also been a commentator for various short track speedskating events on ABC's Wide World of Sports, ESPN, and the Outdoor Life Network. He served as commentator and analyst for short track events at the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver. See also List of select Jewish speed skaters References External links US Speed Skating 1964 births Living people American male short track speed skaters Olympic speed skaters of the United States Olympic silver medalists for the United States in short track speed skating Short track speed skaters at the 1994 Winter Olympics Medalists at the 1994 Winter Olympics Glenbrook North High School alumni Universiade medalists in short track speed skating Universiade silver medalists for the United States Competitors at the 1989 Winter Universiade Competitors at the 1991 Winter Universiade