The Isle of Man’s Zoe Gillings has been named in the Team GB line-up for next month’s Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.
The Ronague resident had been expected to be included in the squad as Britain’s sole representative in the snowboarding events following a decent start to her season which has seen her remain in the top 10 of the world rankings.
And so it has proved, with the 28-year-old being selected as part of the 56-strong team that will travel to Russia ahead of the Games which take place from February 7-23.
Zoe is due to take to the slopes on Sunday, February 16 starting with the qualifiers at 11am before the quarter-finals at 1.15pm, the semis at 1.31pm and the finals at 1.45pm.
Before Sochi, the Manx snowboard cross star will compete in the annual X Games in Aspen, Colorado which begin tomorrow (Thursday) and last until Monday.