Team GB wins bronze medal at Paris Olympics in women’s triathlon after controversial event is allowed to go ahead

BETH POTTER has been crowned as an Olympic medallist after claiming bronze in the women’s triathlon.

It comes following days of uncertainty after practice sessions were cancelled and the men’s event was postponed due to water pollution in the river Seine.

GettyBeth Potter claimed third in the women’s triathlon after organisers controversially allowed the event to take place[/caption] RexPotter, right, briefly took the lead during the bike leg[/caption] GettyTricky conditions...