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Laura Kenny Retires from Competitive Cycling, Reflects on Journey

3/28/2026

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Dame Laura Kenny, Britain's most successful female Olympian, announced her retirement from competitive cycling in 2024.
Her Tokyo Olympic journey was challenging due to injuries and the pressures of motherhood.
She endured a low point at the Commonwealth Games, felt mentally unprepared, but won the next day.
Kenny says she remains competitive in personal activities with her husband, Jason.
She enjoys making people laugh with her dogs, whom she took on her honeymoon.

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Dame Laura Kenny, Britain's most successful female Olympian, announced her retirement from competitive cycling in 2024.
Her Tokyo Olympic journey was challenging due to injuries and the pressures of motherhood.
She endured a low point at the Commonwealth Games, felt mentally unprepared, but won the next day.
Kenny says she remains competitive in personal activities with her husband, Jason.
She enjoys making people laugh with her dogs, whom she took on her honeymoon.