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BBC Director of Sport Barbara Slater announces retirement



Barbara Slater

Barbara Slater carried the British flag at the opening ceremony of the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games

BBC Director of Sport Barbara Slater has announced her retirement after 14 years in the role.

Slater, who has worked at the BBC for 40 years after switching from a career as an Olympic gymnast, will step down next year.

Director General Tim Davie said Slater was a “pioneer, innovator and outstanding leader” who had enjoyed an “extraordinary career at the BBC”.