Elise Christie opens up on bold plan to come out of speed skating retirement - and why she can do it without financial backing

Elise Christie will come out of retirement and try to win a medal at the 2026 Olympics without financial backing.

The three-time short track speed skating world champion announced her retirement in December having fallen short in her bid to qualify for Beijing.

Now Christie, who has been delivering takeaway pizzas to pay the bills, will sell her UK home and relocate to train abroad to pursue a place at the Games in Milan-Cortina.