Stroke of bad luck

A British bobsledder will miss the Winter Olympics after suffering a stroke. Bruce Tasker, who was part of the British four-man team that finished in fifth place at the Sochi Games in 2014, was taken to the hospital after experiencing dizziness and sickness last week. Team GB says the 30-year-old Tasker will not compete in PyeongChang, South Korea, next month on medical advice. Tasker yesterday said that it was a ‘‘completely freak occurrence,’’ adding ‘‘I’m gutted not to be able to conclude the four-year cycle by going to the Olympics but I’m very grateful that I’m still fit and healthy’’.