BROMSGROVE cyclist Jess Varnish has spoken of her shock after only one of the nine charges of sexist language she made against her former technical director was upheld.

In October, British Cycling said that the former Bromsgrove Olympian’s complaint of "inappropriate and discriminatory language" against Shane Sutton had been upheld.

But a document leaked to the BBC on Wednesday, December 7, showed that eight of her claims were rejected, with only one – that he used the word "bitches" – accepted.

The board returned 'not upheld' verdicts on the claim that Sutton had told Varnish to "get on with having a baby", along with allegations he swore and used the word "sheilas".

She told the BBC: "I am shocked and upset by this latest news and have instructed my solicitor to appeal the findings of the internal investigation on my behalf.

"Having provided substantial evidence to back up my complaints, to now learn that the majority were not upheld, is heartbreaking.

"I know what was said, and I know I've told the truth."

Sutton, who has always maintained his innocence, resigned from his role in April, 100 days prior to the Rio Olympics, and said he would appeal against the British Cycling verdict.