Olympic champion Marchant retires from cycling
British Olympic gold medallist Katy Marchant says she is retiring from cycling and that the decision was not difficult. The announcement was reported by BBC Sport on 28 September 2026, but the supplied report does not include further details about the timing or reasons for her retirement.
British Olympic gold medallist Katy Marchant says she is retiring from cycling.
Marchant said the decision to quit the sport had not been difficult, according to BBC Sport.
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