Jason Kenny

British Olympic great Jason Kenny retires from cycling

February 24, 2022 GMT

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — British cyclist Jason Kenny, the country’s most decorated Olympian, has retired from racing and taken up a role as sprint coach for Britain’s team.

Kenny won seven gold medals — and nine medals in total — across four Olympic Games.

Emma Raducanu honored by queen in annual New Year’s list

December 31, 2021 GMT

LONDON (AP) — U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu was honored by Queen Elizabeth II in the British monarch's annual New Year's list on Friday following the teenager's breakthrough performance at Flushing Meadows.

Kenny scores cycling gold for Brits, Valente same for US

By DAVE SKRETTAAugust 8, 2021 GMT

IZU, Japan (AP) — Jason Kenny won a record-setting gold medal for Britain on the final day of track cycling at the Tokyo Olympics.

Jennifer Valente and Kelsey Mitchell each scored gold every bit as special for their countries.

Britain, Netherlands aim for more cycling gold in Tokyo

By The Associated PressJuly 2, 2021 GMT

HIGHLIGHTS FROM RIO: Britain won six gold medals and 12 overall at the 2016 Games, thanks mostly to its dominance in the velodrome. Jason Kenny won gold in the sprint, keirin and as part of their three-man sprint squad, and Laura Trott won gold in the omnium and as part of their four-woman pursuit team.