Laura Kenny, Great Britain Cycling Team 2019. Picture by sw.pix.com
Laura Kenny has pulled out of the women's omnium today, citing the loss of form that saw her struggle through the team pursuit rounds yesterday.
"I am absolutely gutted to announce that I won’t be riding in the omnium at the World Championships today," she announced on her Instagram feed this morning
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