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Dame Laura Kenny announces her retirement from cycling
England's Laura Kenny celebrates with her gold medal after winning the Women's 10km Scratch Race Finals at Lee Valley VeloPark on day four of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in London, August 1, 2022

DAME Laura Kenny, Britain’s most successful female Olympic athlete, announced her retirement from cycling today.

The 31-year-old, who has won five Olympic gold medals in her decorated career, had been expected to compete at the Paris Games this summer, but told the BBC it was time to stop.

Speaking to BBC Breakfast, Kenny said: “I always knew deep down I would know when was the right time. I have had an absolute blast but now is the time for me to hang that bike up.”

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