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Jess Varnish (Getty)The former Olympic cyclist argues she should be considered an employee of British Cycling

Jess Varnish (Getty)The new hearing is set to take place in the first half of 2020

Jess Varnish has lost her case against British Cycling and UK Sport that tried to prove that she was an employee and could thus sue them bothJess Varnish (Photo: Andy Jones)Jess Varnish has lost her case against British Cycling and UK Sport that tried to prove that she was an employee and could thus sue them both.

British Cycling performance director Stephen Park says he and Jess Varnish have had a 'great positive conversation' about a potential return for the track sprinter - Lawyers representing British Cycling, UK Sport and Varnish would have to clear any returnJess VarnishBritish Cycling performance director Stephen Park says he and Jess Varnish have had a 'great positive conversation' about a potential return for the track sprinter

Court rules that former Great Britain track cycling sprinter Jess Varnish can pursue claim against British Cycling and UK Sport for unfair dismissal and discriminationJess Varnish.Court rules that former Great Britain track cycling sprinter Jess Varnish can pursue claim against British Cycling and UK Sport for unfair dismissal and discrimination