Manchester, UK World's best female cyclist
Nine-times World Champion; Olympic Cycling Gold Medallist (2008)
Named by The Times as "Sportswoman of the Year" (2007)
Victoria Pendleton CBE is one of Britain’s top cyclists, and a former Olympic, European and Commonwealth champion. She won Gold in the individual sprint at the Olympic Games in Beijing, and won Gold in the keirin and silver in the individual sprint at the London 2012 Olympics.
Victoria is a nine times World Champion, and in 2007 she made history when she won an unprecedented three World Championship Gold medals, establishing herself as the world’s best female track cyclist. She is also a member of the European Cycling Union Hall of Fame.
In a Q&A format, Victoria talks about the immense physical and psychological challenges faced by elite athletes, and the preparation and attitude and preparation needed to reach the top. Following her success at London 2012, Victoria reflects on her career, and what it took to sustain her remarkable achievements.
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"Victoria was voted by the Sunday Times and the Sports Journalists’ Association of Great Britain as the 2007 Sportswoman of the Year. She is brilliant in Q&A formats, and offers fascinating insights into the psychological and physical preparations required to compete at the highest level."