Cyclist Katie Archibald Stops Racing

May 12, 2026, 09:19

Introduction

Katie Archibald is a 32-year-old cyclist from Scotland. She won many medals. Now, she stops racing to become a nurse.

Main Body

Katie raced for thirteen years. She won 51 medals in big races. She won two gold medals at the Olympics. She worked very hard and helped her team. Katie had some sad times. Her partner died in 2022. She also hurt her ankle. She could not race in the 2024 Paris Olympics. But she came back and won a gold medal again. Katie started to study nursing last September. She likes this job very much. Now she wants to work as a nurse. She will not race in the next big games in Glasgow.

Conclusion

Katie Archibald is a world champion. She stops cycling now to finish her nursing school.

Learning

The 'Past' vs. 'Future' Switch

Look at how the story changes from what happened to what will happen.

The Past (Finished) Use a simple 'ed' ending or a special word to show something is over:

Raced $\rightarrow$ (She did this for 13 years)
Worked $\rightarrow$ (She did this for her team)
Died $\rightarrow$ (This happened in 2022)

The Future (Plan) Use 'will not' or 'wants to' for the next step:

Will not race $\rightarrow$ (Not in Glasgow)
Wants to work $\rightarrow$ (As a nurse)

Quick Tip: If you see a date like 2022, use the Past. If you see a goal like nurse, use the Future.

Vocabulary Learning

cyclist

a person who rides a bicycle

Example:Katie is a professional cyclist.

medal

a small metal award given for winning a competition

Example:She received a gold medal at the Olympics.

race

a competition where people try to finish first

Example:She won many races in her career.

Olympics

an international sporting event that happens every four years

Example:The Olympics are held in a different city each time.

partner

a person who works or lives with another, especially in a relationship

Example:Her partner helped her train for the races.

ankle

the joint connecting the foot to the leg

Example:She hurt her ankle and could not race.

study

to learn about something by reading, listening, or practicing

Example:She started to study nursing last September.

nurse

a person who helps people with health care

Example:She wants to work as a nurse after retiring from cycling.

champion

a person who has won a competition and is the best

Example:Katie is a world champion cyclist.

stop

to end doing something

Example:She stops racing to finish her nursing school.