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Jess Varnish

Jess Varnish at the 2016 UCI Track Cycling World Championships in London (picture credit SWPix.com).JPG

Jess Varnish given go-ahead to appeal employment tribunal decision in British Cycling case

Former track sprinter lost case in January that tried to establish grounds for suing for unfair dismissal

Tue, Dec 17, 2019 17:03
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Jess Varnish celebrates a gold medal and world record (© Dene Percy)

Jess Varnish disappointed at losing tribunal but proud she helped create “a better and fairer environment” at British Cycling

“I’m happy I was the catalyst for other athletes to speak up and challenge their coaches and organisations”

Fri, Jan 18, 2019 11:40
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Jess Varnish celebrates a gold medal and world record (© Dene Percy)

Jess Varnish fails in attempt to prove she was employee of British Cycling and UK Sport

British Cycling says its culture has improved since Varnish raised concerns and it hopes to ‘welcome her to national cycling centre’

Thu, Jan 17, 2019 11:30
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Jess Varnish celebrates a gold medal and world record (© Dene Percy)

Jess Varnish case is self-interest not public interest argues British Cycling

Judge must decide whether UK Sport grants constitute contracts of employment

Sat, Dec 15, 2018 12:32
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Dr Richard Freeman (picture credit Team Sky)

Dr Richard Freeman tells Jess Varnish tribunal that British Cycling coaches had ‘complete’ control over riders

Varnish is seeking to establish that she was an employee of British Cycling and not an independent contractor

Fri, Dec 14, 2018 14:38
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Liam Phillips at Rio 2016 (copyright Alex Whitehead SWpix.com via British Cycling.org_.uk).jpg

Liam Phillips tells Jess Varnish tribunal that GB cycling success came at “huge cost” to athletes

Ex-BMX world champ says coaches were "jealous" of riders' earning potential and sponsorship deals ; riders merely cogs in British Cycling's business model

Thu, Dec 13, 2018 10:44
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Dr Richard Freeman (picture credit Team Sky)

Dr No-show – ex-British Cycling medic Richard Freeman pulls out of testifying at Jess Varnish hearing

'Jifffy Bag' doc skips tribunal after legal advice - though British Cycling QC points out he has previous form for non-appearance

Wed, Dec 12, 2018 16:39
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Dr Richard Freeman (picture credit Team Sky)

Ex-British Cycling doctor Richard Freeman to testify at Jess varnish hearing – and faces GMC tribunal in February

Medic at centre of Jiffy Bag probe to appear as witness in former track sprinter's unfair dismissal case

Tue, Dec 11, 2018 13:44
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Jess Varnish celebrates a gold medal and world record (© Dene Percy)

Jess Varnish unfair dismissal case against British Cycling could lead to funding cut for Olympic athletes

Former track cyclist's claim she was an employee could have profound impact on athletes' funding

Sun, Dec 02, 2018 13:46
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HSBC UK National Cycling Centre (picture copyright British Cycling)

Outgoing head of UK Sport says British Cycling cultural review was a “very disturbing period”

Says outcome of Jess Varnish case will influence how athletes are funded in future

Sat, Nov 17, 2018 11:24
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