Team GB rugby sevens player Amy Wilson-Hardy is being investigated over an alleged racist message, the British Olympic Association has said.
A screengrab of what appeared to be a WhatsApp message from Wilson-Hardy appeared on Instagram, with the person posting it alleging racism.
A BOA spokesperson said: "The British Olympic Association has been made aware of an image published on a social media platform and is investigating the matter."
Wilson-Hardy played in the 17-7 quarter-final defeat to the United States on Monday that ended Team GB's medal hopes at Paris 2024.
The 32-year-old, who has represented England in the XVs game, was part of the Team GB Olympic squad which finished fourth at Rio 2016.
Team GB women's rugby sevens were beaten by China at the Stade de France on Tuesday afternoon, with Wilson-Hardy missing that match “on medical grounds”.
“The British Olympic Association has confirmed that Amy Wilson Hardy has been withdrawn on medical grounds from the Paris 2024 rugby sevens placement matches and will be replaced by Tokyo 2020 Olympian Abi Burton,” a BOA spokesperson said.
Wilson-Hardy was also absent as Team GB beat Ireland to finish seventh.
