Laura Kenny out of Six Day Berlin and National Championships due to hamstring injury

Statement from British Cycling says Kenny "hopes to return to full fitness soon"

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Laura Kenny will miss her next two scheduled races with a hamstring injury.

The 24-year-old had been due to appear at the Six Day Berlin (January 19-24) and the British National Track Championships (January 27-29), but will now miss those races according to a statement from British Cycling.

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