The 2024 Paris Olympics will take place from 26 July to 11 August, creating an uphill task for athletes to win medals for their respective countries. Notable among the elite performers to have performed above all expectations until now is Jason Francis Kenny CBE, a retired British complication track cyclist from London who claimed great fame on the tracks in the individual and team sprint categories. Despite many challenges, he went on to win a record 7 Olympic gold for Britain and a total of 9 medals.
His wife, Laura Kenny, also left a mark on British cycling, claiming 5 Olympic gold medals and adding a silver to her collection. Together, they have won 12 Olympic golds; that alone speaks volumes about their contribution to the sport.
Appearing on “Loose Women,” Laura confessed that their early days in British cycling were when Jason failed to introduce her properly to his future wife, citing being lost in his morning coffee.
It’s not going to be easy to make it to Paris, but I’m ready to try 💪
Watch The Journey, in partnership with @ToyotaUK on @TeamGB‘s YouTube Channel – https://t.co/ogX4sfXOh0 pic.twitter.com/KbYrj6ONGs
— Dame Laura Kenny (@LauraKenny31) November 27, 2023
Their personal lives came into the public eye again in the 2012 London Olympics, wherein, they were spotted having a private moment behind a volleyball court where football legend David Beckham himself was sitting right beside this area. This became another catapult into the limelight.
Finally, after the 2016 Rio Olympics, was when Jason and Laura finally tied the knot. The couple also has a son and enjoys the experience of parenthood. For most people, this had been the epitome of a journey involving athletic excellence and personal growth.
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