Olivia Podmore
Olivia Podmore was a talented New Zealand cyclist who tragically passed away in 2021. Her death sparked widespread discussions on mental health within sports, leading to significant changes in the strategies of High Performance Sport New Zealand to incorporate a well-being pillar aimed at supporting athletes.
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Recent news mentions
Olivia Podmore's death by suspected suicide has raised concerns about systemic bullying in sports.
Water polo investigation: Probe into allegations in senior women’s programme, amid concerns about athlete wellbeing
New Zealand· 2026-02-11
Olivia Podmore's tragedy has drawn attention to the treatment of athletes by NZ Cycling.
Letters: Jevon McSkimming scandal has rocked New ZealandersNew Zealand· 2025-11-14
Olivia Podmore was a talented athlete who died in a suspected suicide after the Tokyo Olympics.
Olivia Podmore coronial inquest ends with painful realities – ‘shocking’ insights and ‘shameful’ conductNew Zealand· 2025-04-23
Podmore died in a suspected suicide the day after the Tokyo Olympics ended, after the track cyclist failed to qualify for that event.
Olivia Podmore coronial inquiry: Forensic psychiatrist grilled on Rio Olympian’s final message and accusations of ‘weighting’ Cycling NZ issuesNew Zealand· 2025-04-22
The passing of Olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore has driven a shift in focus on athlete wellbeing in New Zealand sports.
On The Up: Sport NZ’s Raelene Castle – challenges fuel the drive for successNew Zealand· 2025-04-09
