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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”.