Katie Archibald is one of the most decorated British cyclists

Three-time Olympic medallist Katie Archibald has retired from cycling - despite being previously chosen for Scotland's 2026 Commonwealth Games team - having "fallen in love" with her new career as a nurse.

The 32-year-old leaves the Great Britain Cycling Team as a current world and European champion, as well as being part of the women's team pursuit squad who hold the world record.

In December, Archibald, Lauren Bell and Mark Stewart were the first three members of the Team Scotland cycling squad to be named for their home games in Glasgow this summer.

But she told British Cycling: "The draw of the 'real world' has been pulling me for a while.