Sports · 13 February 2026
Charlotte Bankes eliminated from snowboard cross quarter-finals
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Team GB suffered another missed medal opportunity as Charlotte Bankes exited the snowboard cross competition. The athlete was eliminated during the quarter-final stage, continuing what is described as her Olympic hoodoo. Bankes commented that she had hoped to produce a better display during the event. This early defeat means she will not be advancing to the final rounds.
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