Jonny Brownlee Excluded from Team GB Olympic Squad; Abbie Brown to Miss Paris Olympics Due to Injury

GB Sevens captain Abbie Brown will miss the Paris Olympics due to a hamstring injury, ending her hopes of becoming one of the first British rugby players to attend three Olympic Games. Meanwhile, Jonny Brownlee has also been omitted from Great Britain's triathlon team for Paris, marking the end of an era for the Brownlee family, who have been a fixture in the sport for nearly two decades. Jonny, who reversed his retirement decision in 2023 to aim for a fourth Olympic appearance, was edged out by 26-year-old Sam Dickinson after a disappointing season. Performance director Mike Cavendish acknowledged the difficulty of the decision, praising Jonny's contributions to the sport. The women's triathlon team, featuring world champion Beth Potter, Tokyo silver medallist Georgia Taylor-Brown, and Kate Waugh, is considered strong contenders for medals in Paris.