BBC axe Olympic legend from coverage ahead of Paris Games
17-04-2024 17:44 via metro.co.uk

BBC axe Olympic legend from coverage ahead of Paris Games

Sir Steve Redgrave is the most successful male rower in Olympic history (Picture: Getty)The BBC has sparked controversy after deciding to axe Olympic legend Sir Steve Redgrave from their upcoming coverage for the Paris Games.The British hero won gold medals at five consecutive Games from 1984 to 2000 and is the most successful male rower in Olympic history.Redgrave, 62, is now set to miss the Olympics for the first time in 40 years after losing his role as a pundit to Chair of UK Sport Dame Kath
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