Sutton’s exit a loss but won’t affect Rio preparation: Trott (Reuters)

(Reuters) – Double Olympic gold medalist Laura Trott considers British Cycling technical director Shane Sutton’s resignation following a discrimination row a “loss” but does not think it would affect her preparation for the Rio Games. Sutton, who resigned in April, was suspended by the governing body for allegedly making sexist and discriminatory remarks about rider Jess Varnish and, separately, para-cyclists. Trott, 24, who won two golds at the world track championships in March, said that although the timing of Sutton’s resignation was not ideal, it was unlikely to disrupt preparations for the Games in August.