Te Awamutu’s Rebecca Petch, an Olympic BMX semifinalist and Commonwealth Games gold medallist on the track, has decided to focus on track cycling for her immediate future.

Petch made the switch to join the women’s team sprint this year, developing into the fastest starter at the recent Commonwealth Games in London where she joined Olivia King and Ellesse Andrews to win the gold medal.

Her initial dream was to qualify for both BMX and Team Sprint for the Paris Olympics 2024, but after careful consideration, she has decided to focus on the track.