a tribute on Facebook which she said she was devastated to have to write.
“You have broken so many hearts today. We have been through many ups and downs together and shared in so many highs and lows… The last couple of years has been so great to reconnect on a deeper level but I am devastated that this has come to such a sudden end. I cannot fathom the pain your family and closest friends must be feeling right now, but I hope they are comforted by the fact that you are loved by so many and have touched so many hearts. They are in all our thoughts and prayers. Your beauty will be forever remembered… Rest peacefully gorgeous girl. Olivia Podmore OLY #1333”
In a post on Instagram, the New Zealand Olympic Committee said it was “deeply saddened by the loss of Olympian #1333, Olivia Podmore”.
Podmore was a regular at Cycling Southland’s track, which posted its condolences to Facebook.
In a statement on Facebook, High Performance Sport New Zealand said…
