Refreshed Kenny’s sights on Tokyo

Six-time Olympic champion Jason Kenny plans to race on to the Tokyo 2020 Games after previously contemplating retirement.

The 29-year-old Bolton rider won three gold medals at the 2016 Rio Olympics to take his tally to six gold and one silver, level with British record holder and former team-mate Sir Chris Hoy.

Kenny married fourtime Olympic champion Laura Trott in September 2016 and the couple had their first child last month.

And, after coming close to quitting racing, Kenny is now ready to commit to his fourth Olympics.

“To be honest, after Rio, I’d pretty much made my decision to walk away from cycling,” said Kenny, who will make his return to racing at the Revolution Series event in Manchester on January 6.

“But after taking a year out, getting married and having our first child, I felt refreshed. Before I knew it, I was training again.

“I feel like I’m 18 and starting all over again. Competing at Revolution in January will be the first step on the path to Tokyo.”

Kenny’s post-Rio break is the first time he has had an extended sabbatical since emerging at the 2008 Olympics.

Kenny won his first Olympic gold in the team sprint and added silver in the individual event behind the Scot, who became the first Briton in 100 years to win three golds at one games.