Kristy Oatley Withdraws from Australian Olympic Team Consideration for Tokyo

Multiple Olympian Kirsty Oatley has announced to withdrawn from Australian Olympic team consideration for the 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo.

This is already Australia's third short listed Grand Prix rider to have pulled out of the race. Her cousin Lyndal Oatley and Danish born Lone Jorgensen pulled out before Kristy.

"Following careful consideration I have decided to withdraw myself and DuSoleil from Tokyo 2020 team nomination," Kristy announced. "The ongoing Covid-19 situation has provided significant challenges throughout our Tokyo 2020 preparations, and while DuSoleil and I have achieved our qualifications and have worked hard to ensure we are in peak form, I do not feel it is the right time for us to travel to the Games."

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