Laura Kenny Calls Time On Career Before Paris 2024 Games

Opinion column: Laura Kenny, a renowned British cyclist, has announced her decision to retire from professional cycling before the 2024 Paris Olympics. Kenny, who has been a dominant force in the sport for over a decade, made the announcement in a heartfelt statement on social media.

Kenny, who has won numerous accolades throughout her career, including multiple Olympic and World Championship titles, revealed that she has been struggling with injuries and personal issues in recent years.

Despite her best efforts to overcome these challenges, she has come to the realization that it is time to hang up her wheels and focus on the next chapter of her ###.

"It's been an incredible journey, but I've decided it's time to call it a day," Kenny said in a statement. "I've had the privilege of competing at the highest level for over a decade, and I'm so grateful for all the amazing experiences and memories I've had along the way. But, unfortunately, my ### has had enough, and I need to prioritize my health and well-being....

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British Cycling boss Stephen Park had this month said her hopes of making the Games were slim, with insufficient qualifying points.

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Laura Kenny: Britain's most successful female Olympian retires from cycling

British Cycling boss Stephen Park had this month said her hopes of making the Games were slim, with insufficient qualifying points.

And with one potential qualification event remaining, Kenny this morning she announced she was calling time on a career in which she became the most decorated British female in Olympic history.

While already a three-time world champion on the track, Kenny burst into the public consciousness at London 2012 by winning both the team pursuit and the omnium at her home games.

She garnered even more public attention when she was photographed celebrating at the Games with fellow cyclist and then new boyfriend Jason Kenny, now her husband.

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Here are some of her notable achievements:

* Olympic Gold Medals: Kenny has won three Olympic gold medals in the team pursuit event, at the 2012 London Olympics, the 2016 Rio Olympics, and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

* World Championship Titles: Kenny has won a total of six World Championship titles in the team pursuit event, including four consecutive titles from 2012 to 2015 and two more in 2018 and 2019.

* Commonwealth Games Medals: Kenny has won a total of 11 Commonwealth Games medals, including six gold medals, two silver medals, and three bronze medals.

* National Championships: Kenny has won a total of 15 national championships in various track cycling events, including the team pursuit, individual pursuit, and points race....