The reality is the standard of track cycling is increasing all the time, the difference in terms of equipment and technology is decreasing all the time, i think the days of any nation winning 10-plus medals have probably gone. I don't think that is a result of GB's performances decreasing, I think that is a result of the worldwide competition increasing.

Stephen Park

I know Laura is disappointed she can no longer compete out here in Poland, but it is the right decision for both herself and her team mates, i have no doubt she will soon be back to her winning ways and, in the meantime, Katie deserves credit for stepping in and I'm confident she will put in a strong performance.

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France and Australia are the two teams we most want to beat, but... by Stephen Park

France and Australia are the two teams we most want to beat, but I wouldn't say we fear them.

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When we get back from this event the coaches will have a few days off, some as a result of the things that have happened here have a little bit less time off than they thought. But the sports science team will be working away. We will be ruthless in our assessment.