The 31-year-old - who has has won five Olympic gold medals - had been expected to compete in Paris this summer.
Dame Laura Kenny, who holds multiple Olympic gold medals, has announced her retirement from professional cycling.The champion, who gave birth to her second child last year, says "it's now time to move on" to the "next chapter". Ms Kenny was the first British woman to win golds at three consecutive Games after her titles at the 2012, 2016 and 2020 Olympics.She had been expected to compete in Paris this summer.
In a tweet shared on Monday, Ms Kenny said: "Thank you cycling for everything you’ve given me - including a husband and our growing family!"Having people say I have inspired women and girls to get active and get on a bike means the world to me."Thanks to Team GB, British Cycling and all the partners who have supported my journey.
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