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Armstrong, or Pooley? Armstrong has certainly justified her un-retirement, Polley not so much. Dani King was desperate to go the games
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As was Hayley Simmonds...
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But that's not really about justifying un-retirement, that's about justifying selection. And it is worth bearing in mind that, unlike men's cycling, retirement for women frequently involves finances as part of the decision. Since retirement from professional racing, Pooley has continued as an athlete in triathlon and running partly because she can pay her way by doing it. Something she could do as a cyclist.
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Fair enough but on the other hand, Armstrong has retired a couple of times and has just won the TT. She's 43 and despite being the oldest is evidently better than all the other riders there. Given that she is demonstrably the best rider available, what's your rationale for giving her spot to a poorer rider?