Lizzie Armitstead And Cycling Track World Cup

EDM number 149 in 2009-10, proposed by Greg Mulholland on 23/11/2009.
Categorised under the topic of Sports.

That this House congratulates Otley resident Lizzie Armitstead and the whole British team's cycling success at the Track World Cup in Manchester; further congratulates Lizzie, Wendy Houvenaghel and Joanna Rowsell in setting a new world record in the Team Pursuit event, shaving almost half a second from the previous record; hopes the team continue to be great role models for aspiring cyclists and athletes across the country; applauds Lizzie for winning two gold medals in the Women's Points race and Women's Team Pursuit; praises the Track World Event as an example of how Britain is leading the world in cycling; further hopes that the British team continues its run of success; and looks forward to seeing Lizzie, Wendy and Joanna triumph at the 2012 Olympics.

This motion has been signed by a total of 27 MPs.