Olivia Podmore, New Zealand Olympic cyclist, dies at age 24: "She left us a message"

Olivia Podmore, a track cyclist for New Zealand who competed at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, has died. She was 24. Cycling New Zealand said Podmore died "suddenly" Monday but did not disclose a cause or other details.

Podmore also represented New Zealand at the 2018 Commonwealth Games on Australia's Gold Coast. In a statement Tuesday, Cycling New Zealand described Podmore as a "much loved and respected rider."