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“It’s not the main reason, but for sure it didn’t help. I think she deserves her spot,” Pogačar said. “She’s the double national champion in road race and time trial.”
In June, Zigart won the Slovenian national title by 11 minutes, but she was snubbed for an Olympic slot in favor of the second-place rider. Zigart’s agent said the coach who made the pick “has damaged cycling and the Olympic committee for personal interests.”
I didn't see a good explanation for why she wasn't chosen (maybe the woman who was chosen rides for the politically popular team), but check out how big this helmet is.