Emma Pooley: 'I have to be happy with the decision I made'

The British rider could only manage 14th in the women's Olympic time trial, after returning from retirement especially for Rio 2016

Emma Pooley in the women's time trial, Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Photo: Graham Watson

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Emma Pooley has spoken after her ride in the women's Olympic time trial, expressing her disappointment with her result but saying she had to take the opportunity to race.

"I'm disappointed with the result, not just a bit disappointed," she told the media scrum near the finish line.

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