Video / NZ HeraldOlympic cyclist Olivia Podmore was allegedly pressured to lie by Cycling NZ as part of a 2018 investigation into impropriety at the sporting body. Another Cycling NZ athlete at the Bordeaux training camp also told the Weekend Herald they felt pressured not to speak up about inappropriate behaviour within Cycling NZ for fear of not being selected for future events. in association with family and other relevant parties, Cycling New Zealand's Board and Executive will discuss what next steps it might take," a cycling NZ spokeswoman said. Earlier this week Cycling NZ said the immediate focus was to focus on their cyclists' health and wellbeing. Another Cycling NZ athlete said it was extremely strange that another athlete who competed at Tokyo 2020 was selected.

Source: New Zealand Herald August 13, 2021 17:03 UTC