Katy Marchant retires from cycling after successful Olympic career
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 6:45 AM
Last updated Sep 28, 2026
Katy Marchant has announced her retirement from cycling at age 33. The British Olympic gold medallist secured gold in the women's team sprint at the 2024 Paris Games and added a silver at the Commonwealth Games this summer. Marchant, who began her career as a heptathlete, reflected on her achievements, saying, "I've achieved more than I could ever have dreamed of achieving." She considered aiming for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles but ultimately chose to step away from competitive cycling, looking forward to new opportunities.
- •Marchant won Olympic gold in the women's team sprint in 2024.
- •She earned a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games this summer.
- •Marchant started cycling competitively in 2013 after initially being a heptathlete.
- •She became the first track cyclist to return after motherhood in elite competition.
- •Marchant expressed interest in new ventures beyond cycling.
- 6:45 AMYahoo Sports — Olympic champion Marchant retires from cycling
- 6:44 AMBBC Sport — Olympic champion Marchant retires from cycling
"British Olympic gold medallist Katy Marchant says it has not been a difficult decision to quit the sport.
"British Olympic gold medallist Katy Marchant says it has not been a difficult decision to quit the sport.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 28, 2026, 6:45 AMOlympic champion Marchant retires from cycling
British Olympic gold medallist Katy Marchant says it has not been a difficult decision to quit the sport.
- BBC SportSep 28, 2026, 6:44 AMOlympic 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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