South African cycling team for 2016 Rio Olympic Games announced

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Cycling South Africa congratulates athletes and officials who have been announced by SASCOC (South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee) as part of their South African Olympic Team for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in August.

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[Meentb]

Eish. Lots of other Mtb'ers I would have sent aswell

[rock]

like who? considering there are only 2 spots? 

[jcza]

I see moaning at nuclear levels already, thought the selection criteria was outlined in advance? (XCO)

[kosmonooit]

Road team is good though, chuffed for Daryl and Mrs Moolman

[philip.maree]

Must have been a tough decision to leave Phil Buys.

 

Chuffed for Alan Hatherly none the less.

[Meentb]

like who? considering there are only 2 spots?

 

Never knew they only had two spots. Please accept my most humble apology for not being as informed as others

[Shebeen]

what's happened to Nhlapo, retired?

 

quick google search got this up, awesome!

 

[Bergamont]

Would have been nice to see ou Phil !

[Bat]

Not sure if I am missing the ladies Selected MBers for Rio, or are nobody going?

[mornevg]

Not sure if I am missing the ladies Selected MBers for Rio, or are nobody going?

Ladies didn't qualify

[mr_stig]

Willing to bet more delegates and MPs get sent than athletes. 

[karma]

Ladies didn't qualify

 

That's a sad fact. 

[Danger Dassie]

 

[Frosty]

Think how other nations must feel that they can only send 3 (max) when they have many more near the top of the rankings.

[Davey_Jones]

Road Team Looks good,  Moolman-Pasio real medal contender.