Four sprint cyclists have been confirmed for the Rio Olympics in August including the world champion trio of Ethan Mitchell, Sam Webster and Eddie Dawkins.
Joining them will be women's sprinter Natasha Hansen, who was named in the first half of the team announcement by the New Zealand Olympic Commission (NZOC).
NZOC chief executive Kereyn Smith said she is delighted to welcome the sprint cyclists into the Olympic team.
"With selection into the New Zealand Olympic Team confirmed for these cyclists, the athletes can now knuckle down and focus on the final 120 days leading into the Olympic Games," Smith said.
"We look forward to continuing to support our athletes on their journey towards the Rio Olympic Games and know they will be an inspiration for all New Zealanders."
Cycling New Zealand high performance director Mark Elliott is confident the men's sprint team can maintain the strong form they've shown over the last six years.
"The team sprint trio have raced together since 2010 and for the last three years they have been the fastest team in the world," Elliott said.
"They have a unique relationship as friends but also individuals who gel together to form an outstanding combination under the direction of coach Anthony Peden."
The announcement marks an Olympics debut for Webster while Mitchell and Dawkins both competed in London in 2012 where they finished fifth.
"Sam missed out on London because of the limitation on numbers. Since that time his dedication and professionalism has been outstanding and he is a real driver for this group," Elliott said.
Hansen's selection marks her second Olympics campaign and heads into the Games after finishing fifth overall at the recent world championships.
"Natasha has dedicated herself after returning to the sport and is now achieving the level of international performance that we always knew she was capable of. It was considered prudent for her to be named now so she can focus on continuing this improvement through to Rio," Elliot said.
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