USA Olympic Athlete-on-Athlete Rape: The Kim Rhodenbaugh Story

Roar with Shari. . . All Things Justice for Women & Survivors · Jul 16, 2025 · 1h 7m

In this episode, Kim Rhodenbaugh Lewallen’s life revolved around swimming, and she loved it.Kim made the US Olympic Swim Team and was thrilled to represent her country. Like many young athletes, her world revolved around the sport she loved and felt safe being surrounded by other like minded athletes. However, that sense of safety was soon shattered by some of the very same people she trusted. While napping in her room, she was awakened by a fellow athlete fondling her. When she was 16, another athlete, who she had a crush on, kissed her. But then, he overpowered her, ignoring her demands for…