Cycling New Zealand have recalled 35-year-old Hayden Roulston to their team pursuit and opted for 20-year-old Zac Williams as the team sprint reserve. "We have invested significantly in the team sprint and felt it prudent to ensure we have cover. Olivia Podmore, a junior world championship medallist, has been added to form a team sprint combination with Natasha Hansen. Aaron Gate, a bronze medallist in the team pursuit at London, completes the quintet. The New Zealand track cycling team selection process for the Rio Olympics has been likened to television show Survivor, and the biggest winners have been a veteran pursuiter and a developing sprinter.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 09, 2016 07:46 UTC