India, Oct. 23 -- Former double world champion track cyclist and two-time Olympic silver medallist Becky North has announced the passing of her younger sister, Bethan James, at the age of 31.

North, who competed under her maiden name Becky James and is married to Wales rugby union legend George North, shared the news on Instagram on Friday, October 23.

Bethan died after a lifelong battle with severe medical conditions, including cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and blindness, which required round-the-clock family care from birth.

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