awg131

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I couldnt disagree more. I think it DID have an effect on the race in the first leg, as Pendleton was disqualified despite winning. And noone said Pendleton can ride where she likes!!! That’s a silly thing to say. What they are saying is that Pendleton was nudged and, if she had to cross the line to regain her balance, they think she should not be penalised for that.

It probably also had on effect on the overall result – Pendleton herself said it affected her confidence. How can you focus when you have to worry about being knocked over? That will have got under her skin after having been disqualified in the team sprint. If she had not been disqualified, either she would have won after two legs or it would have gone to three – and I would favour Pendleton if it went to a third.

Another thing – the same thing happened in Beijing 2008. On that occasion, Meares was nudged and Guo was disqualified. Why was that not ok but in London 2012, it is ok?? Whatever the rules, for me, pushing and shoving is not in the Olympic spirit.

Women's track sprint final: Anna Meares vs Victoria Pendleton - live blog

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