No surprises in Olympic squad for Great Britain Cycling Team for London 2012 – no Dowsett as Millar is included
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Joanna Rowsell said after hearing of her selection: “I am over the moon to be officially named as part of Team GB for the Olympic Games. This will be my first Olympics and I have been working towards this event for the last 7 years. It makes it even more special that it will be held so close to home – this is a once in a lifetime opportunity and I can’t wait to get racing!”
Geraint Thomas: It was nice to officially ‘get the nod’ for Team GB’ today!! It’s not something I’ve taken for granted but also not something I’ve been thinking about either. We (the team pursuit squad) have simply been concentrating on our plan set out since November. It’s very exciting now, as we enter our ‘final phase’ of preparation. There has been a lot of talk about the London Games over the last few years. I just can’t wait to get racing now!!
The Team for the London 2012 Olympics:
Note: GB are pleased to confirm the follow riders that can be called on as a substitute in the event of sickness or injury.
Track
Ross Edgar (age: 29 born: Newmarket)
Becky James (age: 20 born: Abergavenny)
BMX
Kyle Evans (age: 18 born: Wigan)
Abbie Taylor (age 18: born: Chesterfield)
GB Cycling Team for London Olympics
Track
Sprint
Philip Hindes
Chris Hoy
Jason Kenny
Victoria Pendleton
Jessica Varnish
Endurance
Steven Burke
Edward Clancy
Wendy Houvenaghel
Peter Kennaugh
Danielle King
Joanna Rowsell
Andrew Tennant
Geraint Thomas
Laura Trott
BMX
Liam Phillips
Shanaze Reade
Cross Country Mountain Biking
Liam Killeen
Annie Last
Men’s Road (five to ride)
Mark Cavendish
Steve Cummings
Chris Froome
Jeremy Hunt
David Millar
Ian Stannard
Ben Swift
Bradley Wiggins
Women’s Road (four to ride)
Lizzie Armitstead
Nicole Cooke
Katie Colclough
Sharon Laws
Lucy Martin
Emma Pooley
