Wolverhampton sailor Alison Young's Olympic spot confirmed

The 33-year-old had already been selected for a third Olympic appearance before the Games were pushed back by 12 months because of the coronavirus pandemic.

And the Royal Yachting Association yesterday confirmed it is sticking with the squad originally named.

The RYA believe the sailors selected in all 10 Olympic classes remain the best choices to maximise Team GB’s medal-winning potential in Enoshima, the sailing competition venue.

Bewdley-born Young, who finished fifth and eighth in the London and Rio Games respectively, will again compete in the Laser Radial discipline.

Sailing team leader Mark Robinson said: “Over the past eight months we have nominated an incredibly talented group of sailors and we strongly believe they remain the right athletes to represent the nation in 2021.

“The global pandemic has caused much uncertainty but, combined with release of the new dates for the Olympic Games, this decision will give our sailors the confidence, clarity and motivation to charge towards Tokyo 2021 and the goal of bringing home medals for Team GB.”