LIZZIE ARMITSTEAD AND CYCLING TRACK WORLD CUP

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That this House congratulates Otley resident Lizzie Armitstead and the whole British team's cycling success at the Track World Cup in Manchester; further congratulates Lizzie, Wendy Houvenaghel and Joanna Rowsell in setting a new world record in the Team Pursuit event, shaving almost half a second from the previous record; hopes the team continue to be great role models for aspiring cyclists and athletes across the country; applauds Lizzie for winning two gold medals in the Women's Points race and Women's Team Pursuit; praises the Track World Event as an example of how Britain is leading the world in cycling; further hopes that the British team continues its run of success; and looks forward to seeing Lizzie, Wendy and Joanna triumph at the 2012 Olympics.