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Britain’s most successful female Olympian rode through adversity and her refusal to compromise explains retirement

The symbolism and shared purpose were unmistakable: the likely next prime minister of the UK standing shoulder to shoulder with the likely next mayor of London, for the launch of Labour’s mayoral election campaign. Despite polling leads, the party is bringing out the big guns and taking nothing for granted.

'I have had an absolute blast but now is the time for me to hang that bike up'

Kenny won five Olympic and seven world titles during her illustrious career on the track