This is not how Jenny Rissveds imagined the time after her Olympic victory. Many circumstances led to an enormous amount of psychological pressure, which she was unable to cope with and had to largely forgo the entire 2017 season. In order to make a full recovery, the young Swede is now leaving Team Scott-Sram and wants to concentrate fully on her recovery - and then return to racing.

Retiring from the team is a striking step for Jenny Rissveds, as she has been under contract with Scott for her entire career to date. During this time, she was Olympic champion, U23 world champion and U23 overall World Cup winner. Her cheerful demeanor endeared her to the entire racing circus. The latter will obviously have to wait a while longer for her return. In order to fully recover, Jenny Rissveds is putting aside all elements where she is confronted with expectations until further notice. "I would have liked to remain a member of the team. But I have to admit to myself that unfortunately I can't fulfill this role at the moment," Rissveds says. But she wants to come back, and better than ever before. Thomas Frischknecht is keeping the door wide open for her in the team as soon as the time is right.