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A TWO-time Olympian has dropped a bombshell by announcing her retirement from international cycling effective immediately.

Tasmanian two-wheeled rocket Amy Cure — who was already selected in the track team to compete at the postponed Tokyo Games — revealed the COVID-19 pandemic led to her decision.

It brings to an end a 12-year career for her country at the highest level.

She burst onto the scene as a junior when she claimed four under-19 world titles across 2009 and 2010, including setting a world record in the individual pursuit.