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Four-Time World Champion Anastasia Voynova Retires From Track Cycling at 32

She says exclusion from Paris 2024 curtailed her international career, influencing the timing.

Overview

  • The 2016 Olympic silver and 2021 bronze medalist confirmed her retirement in an interview with TASS.
  • She had planned to end her career after the 2024 Olympics, which she says she ultimately was not allowed to attend.
  • Voynova said losing access to international starts was difficult after many years competing globally.
  • She dismissed a coaching path, saying she does not see herself working as a coach.
  • Russia’s cycling federation announced her exit with a tribute that highlighted her four world titles and 13 European crowns.