The 38-year-old won two national titles in the keirin event as a cyclist for Britain in 2001 and 2002 before making the move to riding as a tandem sprint pilot for the British Paralympic team.

Norfolk went on to take two Paralympic World Cup gold medals in Manchester in 2008, piloting in the tandem kilo and sprint with Anthony Kappes.

He replaces Chris Furber, who left in March to take up a new role as British Swimming's national performance director of their disability programme.


Britain's cyclists finished top of the Paralympics medal table at London 2012, winning a total of 22 medals, including eight gold. 

GB Para-cycling team Performance Manager Gareth Sheppard said of Norfolk's appointment: "I'm really pleased to welcome Jon on board.

"He has a great track record of developing young athletes and these skills will transfer across to the lead coach role.

"His coaching knowledge combined with his experience as an elite athlete makes him a great asset to the team as we head into Rio."

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