IN A SPORT famed for its unpredictability and high-octane thrills and spills, the British snowboard-cross narrative remains crushingly consistent.Another Olympics, another meek quarter-final exit for a decorated contender who had arrived with realistic hopes of reaching the podium.In scenes eerily reminiscent of the frozen mountains above Beijing four years ago, Charlotte Bankes, the former world champion and two-time overall World Cup winner, slid out fourth and last in her last-16 heat.

IN A SPORT famed for its unpredictability and high-octane thrills and spills, the British snowboard-cross narrative remains crushingly consistent.

Another Olympics, another meek quarter-final exit for a decorated contender who had arrived with realistic hopes of reaching the podium.

In scenes eerily reminiscent of the frozen mountains above Beijing four years ago, Charlotte Bankes, the former world champion and two-time overall World Cup winner, slid out fourth and last in her last-16 heat.

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