Olympic champion Marchant retires from cycling
British Olympic gold medallist Katy Marchant says it has not been a difficult decision to quit the sport.
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"I've achieved more than I could ever have dreamed of achieving."
— Katy Marchant , Athlete
"I'm really enjoying just being me."
— Katy Marchant , Athlete
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British Olympic gold medallist Katy Marchant says it has not been a difficult decision to quit the sport.
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