Al Cleland Jr
In short
Alan Cleland Jr is a Mexican professional surfer who is currently under provisional suspension by the International Surfing Association (ISA). He is in the news following allegations of sexual assault involving an Australian teenager.
Who they are now
He is a professional athlete and an Olympian who represented Mexico at the Paris 2024 Games. He is currently facing disciplinary action and a suspension from major surfing organisations.
Why they are in the news
People are searching for him because the Mexican Surfing Federation and the World Surf League have responded to recent sexual assault allegations against him.
An example of their work
He won a gold medal at the 2023 ISA World Surfing Games. He also successfully qualified for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.