Anna Christian named IoM team captain for Commonwealth Games

Cyclist Anna Christian has been named Isle of Man team captain for next month's Commonwealth Games.

The Under-23 British time trial champion will be representing the Island at her second Commonwealth Games, having secured top 20 finishes in the women's time trial and road race in Glasgow four years ago.

The 22-year-old described being named captain as a massive honour, adding that she couldn't be more proud to represent the Island in such a role.

33 athletes will fly out to Australia next week for a week a acclimatisation before moving to the Gold Coast athletes village ahead of the opening ceremony on April 4th.