Olympic Games Taekwondo: Jade Jones defeated in first round of women’s taekwondo -57kg

Jade Jones’ chance of making Olympic history has been dashed after another early defeat in the first round of the taekwondo -57kg event in Paris.

The 31-year-old Briton wanted to become the first three-time Olympic champion in the sport’s history.

Three years ago, she was defeated at the same time in Tokyo, which she later described as the ‘biggest low point’ of her career.

On Thursday, Jones lost the first round of the best-of-three match against Miljana Reljikj of Macedonia, narrowly won the second round and drew the third.

This led to the number of registered hits being used as the deciding factor, with Reljkik emerging as the winner.

Jones could later challenge for bronze in the repechage if Reljkik reaches the final at the Grand Palais.

She was cleared to compete in the Paris event after being convicted of a doping violation on confidential medical grounds.