British Cycling announced today that it has suspended technical director Shane Sutton "pending an internal investigation" following allegations the Australian called Paralympic cyclists "gimps" and "wobblies". Sutton has also come under fire this week with former track riders Jess Varnish, Nicole Cooke and Victoria Pendleton alleging that sexism is rife within British Cycling.
Earlier today, British Cycling announced an independent review following the sexism allegations.
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- British Cycling announces independent review following sexism allegations
- Pendleton and Cooke claim British Cycling is rife with sexism
- Varnish: I no longer trust British Cycling
- Jess Varnish makes sexism allegations against Shane Sutton
In an interview with The Daily Mail, six-time Paralympic Games gold medallist Darren Kenny explained he overheard the alleged comments from Sutton.
"The attitude towards them was abysmal. We were tolerated at best," Kenny said. "The term used to refer to us was generally "gimps", with another word in front of that. I know others had an issue as well with not being allowed on the track and not being given time to prepare for competitions.
"I don't think we were ever considered to be elite athletes, in all honesty, by certain people and since I've left I've not seen or heard of any change towards equality."
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