In January 2019, Kelly had a bad concussion cycling. She had severe symptoms and was unable to perform at the same level, and suddenly my daughter lost all sense of purpose. On March 8, 2019, Kelly Catlin died
by suicide
at age 23.
What happened to the Olympic cyclist?
Olympic cyclist
Olivia Podmore has died aged 24
. The New Zealand cycling community has been shocked by her sudden death on Monday, confirmed by her family in social media posts. Mitchell Podmore, brother of Olivia, posted on Facebook: “Rest in peace to my gorgeous sister and loved daughter of Phil Podmore.
What happened to oliva Podmore?
Several Cycling NZ teammates told the Herald that awarding Podmore – who
died in a suspected suicide in August
– a 2018 Performance Enhancement Grant (PEG) when she did not compete at the World Championships that year was unprecedented.
Did Olivia Podmore compete Tokyo?
New Zealand media reported Podmore, who
did not compete in the Tokyo Games
, had recently described the pressures of the elite sport in a social media post, according to Reuters.
What happened to Olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore?
Olivia Podmore, New Zealand Olympic cyclist,
dies at age 24
: “She left us a message” Olivia Podmore, a track cyclist for New Zealand who competed at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, has died. She was 24. Cycling New Zealand said Podmore died “suddenly” on Monday, but did not disclose a cause or other details.
What was Olivia Podmores last message?
“She was loved and will be sorely missed. With Olivia’s final words she left us a message –
a message we wish will never have to be read again by anyone else
.”
What did Olivia Podmore say?
Olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore was allegedly pressured to lie by Cycling NZ as part of a 2018 investigation into impropriety at the sporting body. Those close to the Rio 2016 Olympic athlete also say
she was troubled by her lack of selection at the Tokyo Olympics
– which some Cycling NZ teammates viewed as unfair.
Who is Olivia Podmores mum?
Six weeks on,
Nienke Podmore
has opened up about her daughter’s ‘unfathomable’ death and said she appeared to show no signs anything was wrong during their final 30 minute coffee date together. Before leaving Queenstown, Podmore had messaged her mum wanting to catch up while she was at Christchurch Airport.
Who was the New Zealand cyclist that died?
Inquiry launched following death of New Zealand track cyclist
Olivia Podmore
. Cycling New Zealand and High Performance Sport New Zealand have announced that they will commission an independent inquiry after the sudden death of track cyclist Olivia Podmore raised serious questions about athlete wellbeing.
What school did Olivia Podmore go to?
In a statement from Middleton Grange School this afternoon, principal Mike Vannoort paid tribute to the 24-year-old Podmore who was a student at the
Christian girls’ school
from 2002 to 2015. “She was a vibrant young person, full of heart and enthusiasm for all she put her mind to.
What Olympic star just died?
Olympic track star
Deon Lendore
died on Monday after he was involved in a three-vehicle crash in Texas, according to TMZ Sports.
What happened to the nz cyclist?
An independent inquiry has been established by Cycling New Zealand (CNZ) and High Performance Sport New Zealand (HPSNZ) following the sudden death of Olivia Podmore.
Podmore, 24, died of suspected suicide last Monday
. It followed a social media post in which she outlined the demands of high performance sport.
Why was Olivia Podmore not at Tokyo Olympics?
‘
Podmore was not selected for the Tokyo Olympics despite saying in her social media post she had qualified
. Landry said extra support was being provided for the team that did go, many of whom were now in isolation in MIQ after arriving in Christchurch early on Tuesday.
Why was Podmore not selected?
The cyclist said
she believed Podmore had been “shafted” in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic selection process
. Podmore did qualify for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics but was not selected to compete by Cycling NZ. Another Cycling NZ athlete said it was extremely strange that another athlete who competed at Tokyo 2020 was selected.
Who are Olivia Podmores parents?
Nienke Podmore
with her daughter Olivia, an elite cyclist who died of a suspected suicide in August 2021.
