Cycling-Kennys eye Tokyo gold, but British domination unrealistic, says team chief


  • Cycling
  • Monday, 21 Jun 2021

FILE PHOTO: 2016 Rio Olympics - Cycling Track - Victory Ceremony - Men's Keirin Victory Ceremony - Rio Olympic Velodrome - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - 16/08/2016. Gold medalist Jason Kenny (GBR) of Britain poses with his gilfriend, women's omnium gold medalist Laura Trott (GBR) of Britain. REUTERS/Matthew Childs

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's cyclists are unlikely to dominate the Tokyo Olympics as they did in Rio de Janeiro and London, but the team's performance director Stephen Park remains confident of a large medal haul across the various disciplines.

Twenty six riders were named on Monday with Britain's golden couple Jason and Laura Kenny spearheading the track team as they bid to make more history on the boards.

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