Cycling New Zealand says it's deeply saddened by the death of Rio Olympic cyclist, Olivia Podmore, and denies it failed her.
The 24-year-old sprint cyclist died suddenly in Cambridge yesterday. She'd earlier posted an emotional message, which has since been deleted, on social media talking about the pressures of high performance sport.
It comes after a damning report into the national cycling body in 2018, which spoke of a toxic culture, bullying, a lack of accountability and effective leadership.
Chief executive of Cycling New Zealand Jacques Landry came into the role after the report.
