Winter Olympics: Montell Douglas becomes GB’s first female summer and Winter Olympian with bobsleigh selection

Montell Douglas will become the first woman to represent Team GB at both the summer and winter Olympic Games after being named in the bobsleigh squad for Beijing.

Douglas will be brakewoman in Mica McNeill’s two-woman sled, four years after being the team’s reserve in Pyeongchang.

She competed in the 100m at the Beijing summer Olympics in 2008.

“It’s very special because it has been very, very challenging,” she said.

Speaking to BBC Sport, Douglas – who turns 36 on Monday – added: “It’s such a strange feeling. Beforehand, I had thoughts of how it would feel, but I think it’s more of a relief.

“I’m over the moon to be representing women. There have been many male summer and winter Olympians, so I’m more thrilled about leaving a legacy like that behind than anything else.

“To come full circle, after 14 years and at the end of my career, that blows my mind. You’re never too old, it’s never too late, you should always dream and dream big.”

McNeill, who competed at Pyeongchang 2018, said: “It’s been a very different journey to the Games this time round but I’ve loved every moment of making it happen. I can’t wait to get back on the ice out there and represent Team GB.”