On Friday in Australia, British track cyclist Victoria Pendleton nabbed her at the world cycling championships. Pendleton, 31, overcame a brutal crash in the semi-finals before dispatching her Australian rival Anna Meares, who was relegated to a lower place after crossing into her opponent’s line. “This is probably the most significant and probably one of the most emotional world titles, being the last time I’m going to do it,” Pendleton said. She plans to retire after the London Olympics this summer.
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