Brammeier’s Olympic appeal rejected

Matthew Brammeier’s appeal to be included for selection in the three-man Ireland Olympic road race team has been unsuccessful.

The Omega-Pharma Quick Step rider learned of his decision over the weekend when an appeals committee met to discuss whether or not he had grounds to have his case heard again by an initial selection panel.

It is unclear whether the former group decided he had grounds to appeal, but one thing is for sure, and it is he will not be representing Ireland at the London Games as he wasn’t even named as the reserve rider.