A former Olympic champion was found guilty of attacking a 17-year-old girl. He was once celebrated as a national hero in the slalom discipline at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. The conviction is unrelated to the sporting success that shaped his public reputation. The case coverage centers on the verdict and the criminal charge rather than a full account of the assault. The sentencing details and the circumstances of the attack were not stated. The report also gave no information about the girl's condition. The legal outcome stands in sharp contrast to the Olympic recognition that defined his earlier career.