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That is how Olympic silver medallist Nicole Shields defined herself as she moved to Central Otago when she was 10.
Last week, she returned to Invercargill — where her cycling career began — to show her appreciation for all the support people from the region had given her.
After winning the medal as part of the women’s team pursuit with team-mates Ally Wollaston, Bryony Botha and Emily Shearman at the Paris Olympics in August, the Invercargill-born athlete told the Southland Express that she was still undecided if she would have another go at the next Olympic games in 2028.
"I’m struggling with the question what is next if I’m honest, at the moment, but I’m just feeling my way through it and having a bit of time," Shields said.
