Olympic Water Polo Coach's Cause of Death Revealed After Hotel Staff Found Him in Locked Room

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Andrew McGinty, a prominent water polo coach for England and Great Britain, was found dead in a locked hotel room in Manchester after failing to check out. His passing has led to tributes from various organizations recognizing his contributions to the sport.

Key points

Andrew McGinty was a coach for England and Great Britain's water polo teams
He worked in the sport for over a decade
His body was found in a Manchester hotel room
Staff forced entry after he failed to check out
Tributes highlighted his contributions to water polo

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Key Takeaways

Andrew McGinty was a coach for England and Great Britain's water polo teams, having worked in the sport for over a decade
His death prompted tributes from organizations highlighting his contributions to school and national water polo programs
McGinty’s body was discovered in a Manchester hotel room after staff forced entry when he failed to check out

An Olympic water polo coach is believed to have taken his own life, a coroner in England has shared.

Andrew McGinty was found deceased at the Village Hotel in Bury, Manchester on Dec. 18, according to Manchester Evening News and Birmingham Live.

The 34-year-old, who served as coach for the England and Great Britain water polo squads, checked into the hotel two days before he was found.

Staff discovered his body after he failed to check out, per the outlets. After forcing their way into the room, which was chained from the inside, workers found McGinty lying on the bed.