(CNN) Former New Zealand Olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore has died, the New Zealand Olympic Committee (NZOC) confirmed in a statement. The statement also outlined methods via which athletes or other New Zealand team members can access support from the New Zealand Olympic Team psychology team, the Health team or via sport/NSO psychology and health providers, as well as counseling in the country. Cycling New Zealand called Podmore a "much loved and respected rider in our Cycling New Zealand Squad." Podmore looks on after competing in the women's elite team sprint qualifying during the New Zealand Oceania Track Championships. "We at Cycling New Zealand are deeply saddened with the sudden loss of our young cyclist Olivia Podmore.

Source: CNN August 10, 2021 10:05 UTC