Vancouver Cyclist Speaks Out After Olympic Hopes Are Crushed

Fiona Majendie says her team was surprised by Cycling Canada.

A Vancouver cyclist is speaking out after her team was surprised by a Cycling Canada announcement.

Fiona Majendie said this decision means the team cannot go to the 2028 Olympics.

Majendie said it was a shock to hear the news.

Majendie said athletes always try to improve, but never think their program will be cut.

The announcement came from coach Phil Abbott, who said there were budget problems.

Olympic cyclist is shocked by the cut.

The Canadian men's team is not affected.

Many people are upset about the decision, including Olympian Clara Hughes.

Hughes said it was not necessary and she is ashamed of Cycling Canada.

Cycling Canada CEO Mathieu Boucher said the decision is strategic.

Boucher said the decision was based on performance, not funding.

Boucher said the men's team has a better chance of success.

The men's team is doing better and improving faster.

Majendie said the women's team has not seen the performance analysis.

Majendie said the analysis is subjective and not fair.

Majendie said there is no development pathway and no clear goals.

Boucher said Cycling Canada needs to communicate better with athletes.

Boucher said the performance objectives were not clear.

Majendie and her teammates might pay for their own training.

Majendie said they could create their own development pathway.

The team wants to fight the decision.

Boucher said the women's team is not competitive.

The Canadian women's team won medals at past Olympics.

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