Kiwi track cyclist Sam Webster has retired from the sport, after an illustrious racing career.
The sprinter won 18 medals at junior and senior track world championships, Commonwealth Games and Olympics.
He formed a world-leading partnership with Eddie Dawkins and Ethan Mitchell, and over four years from 2014, the trio were the best sprinters in the sport.
The Kiwi speedsters won bronze in the team sprint at the 2012 world championships and gold in the same event two years later at California
A silver at the Rio Olympics followed, narrowly being beaten by Great Britain in the race for gold.
Webster is adamant the time is right to retire and looks forward to the next chapter in his life.
"I have given the sport absolutely everything, every day at training and every time I went on to the track anywhere in the world, and have been rewarded with so much enjoyment and so many memories," Webster said.
"I want to thank my coaches throughout my career, the staff at Cycling New Zealand and HPSNZ... Ethan, Eddie and my other teammates, both past and present, the fans, our commissaires and volunteers - everyone who has helped me on my journey.
"Thanks go to Cycling New Zealand for giving me this opportunity and to all the sponsors for making it happen, both at Cycling New Zealand and my personal sponsors.
"There are so many to thank - my club Counties Manukau where it all started, MJ for my first road bike, the Cambridge community that has welcomed me and provided me with profound benefits, and to my family, who have been beside me the whole way.
"And to my wife Stacey, helping me through the down times and celebrating the highs, removing the splinters after crashes, travelling to support me and always encouraging me to pursue my dream.
"I know it is time and I leave with absolutely no regrets. I do not know what is ahead - I will take some time to decompress, but I am really excited about exploring what future opportunities may arise in life after competition."
