Laura Kenny fears that public perception of TUEs could put youngsters off sport

Laura Kenny is concerned that the negative press and hostility to TUEs could put younger sportspeople off their chosen activity if they require medical substances

Laura Kenny at the Rio Olympics. Photo: Graham Watson

Laura Kenny at the Rio Olympics. Photo: Graham Watson

(Image credit: Watson)

The negative press and hostility to therapeutic use exemptions (TUEs) has concerned four-time Olympic gold medal winner Laura Kenny who fears it could affect the younger generation of emerging sport stars.

Kenny, who won the omnium and team pursuit in Rio, was one of many British athletes to have their medical data hacked by the Fancy Bears after this summer's Olympics, which revealed that she was granted a TUE for almeterol and salbutamol between 2009 and 2013, used to relieve symptoms of asthma.

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Richard Windsor

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Richard is digital editor of Cycling Weekly. Joining the team in 2013, Richard became editor of the website in 2014 and coordinates site content and strategy, leading the news team in coverage of the world's biggest races and working with the tech editor to deliver comprehensive buying guides, reviews, and the latest product news.


An occasional racer, Richard spends most of his time preparing for long-distance touring rides these days, or getting out to the Surrey Hills on the weekend on his Specialized Tarmac SL6 (with an obligatory pub stop of course).