ADELE Nicoll will form part of the British squad for the forthcoming Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games.

The Welshpool star has been included as reserve in the British women's bobsled squad with Montell Douglas, who competed for Team GB at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in athletics, teaming up with Mica McNeill.

The British Olympic Association (BOA) confirmed Brad Hall would be joined by Nick Gleeson in the 2-man event, with Greg Cackett and Taylor Lawrence chosen for the 4-man team and two-time Olympian Ben Simons selected as the travelling reserve.

Team GB Chef de Mission for Beijing 2022, Georgina Harland, said: “Today’s announcement is another step closer to bringing our whole team together for Beijing 2022 and an exciting moment for the selected athletes.

"What these crews have done on the World Cup circuit this season has been sensational and they’ll be hoping to take that form and also the success enjoyed at the test events into the Games and show everyone in the UK what they can do.

"With the opening ceremony just two weeks away I hope the athletes can really start to get excited for what will be a special moment in their careers.”

McNeill, who registered Team GB’s best-ever Olympic result in women’s bobsleigh when she finished eighth four years ago, also made the World Cup podium this season as she and Nicoll won a maiden World Cup silver in Sigulda earlier this month.

“I am very excited to get onto the plane to Beijing next week for my second Olympic Games!” said McNeill, who won Youth Olympic silver in Innsbruck in 2012.

“It’s been a very different journey to the Games this time round but I’ve loved every moment of making it happen. I can’t wait to get back on the ice out there and represent Team GB.”

Sochi 2014 bronze medallist and Beijing 2022 Team Leader, Bruce Tasker, said:“It’s really exciting heading into an Olympic Games with teams producing their best results ever. You cannot ask more of an athlete than to be the best they have ever been and both teams have achieved record performances this year.

“The pandemic has thrown the teams huge challenges but the resolve and determination of the athletes has been inspiring. No hope has been lost and these teams that are already at a disadvantage with no home track to practice on continue to challenge for and win medals on the global stage. I am immensely proud of each and every one of them.

“The hard work and preparation has been done now. The teams know what they need to do and how - it’s just about execution of the plan, and I’m confident in their ability do that.”

Team GB will be competing in three disciplines at Beijing 2022 (2-man, 4-man and women’s bobsleigh), with each race taking place over four runs across two days.

The first two heats of the 2-man’s race take place on February 14 while the women’s competition is scheduled for February 18 and 19.