British cycling chief Shane Sutton resigns amid discrimination row

Shane Sutton has resigned as British Cycling technical director amid allegations of discrimination.

“I believe it is in the best interests of British Cycling for me to step down from my position as technical director,” the 58-year-old Australian said in a statement.

British Cycling suspended Sutton on Tuesday after it was claimed he called Paralympic cyclists “gimps”, shortly after announcing an independent review into claims of sexism made by cyclist Jess Varnish.