New Zealand’s cycling community has been left shocked by the death of Olivia Podmore, who represented New Zealand at the Rio Olympics in 2016. Phil Walter/Getty Images Olivia Podmore competes in the women’s team sprint during the Cambridge UCI Track World Cup at the Avantidrome in 2019 in Cambridge, New Zealand. There, she competed in sprint, team sprint and keirin – although she was involved in a heavy crash in the latter event. She won the national keirin champion title in 2017..She also competed at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games in sprint, team spring and keirin events. thelowdown.co.nz – or email team@thelowdown.co.nz or free text 5626Anxiety New Zealand - 0800 ANXIETY (0800 269 4389)Rural Support Trust - 0800 787 254 (0800 RURAL HELP)Supporting Families in Mental Illness - 0800 732 825

Source: Stuff August 09, 2021 08:26 UTC