Victoria Pendleton
Olympic cycling champion, horse jockey
Victoria Pendleton is a British Olympic cyclist and one of the most successful female track cyclists of all time. Born in 1980, she won nine world championship titles and two Olympic gold medals, cementing her legacy in British cycling. After retiring in 2012, she competed in Strictly Come Dancing, where her athletic discipline helped her, though nerves held her back, leading to her elimination in Week 7. She later pursued horse racing, training as a jockey and riding in the Cheltenham Festival. Pendleton remains a motivational speaker and advocate for mental health and women's participation in sports. More on Wikipedia.
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Appearances as a Celebrity
Victoria appeared as a celebrity in Season 10 (2012). where they were partnered with Brendan Cole. They danced 8 dances, earning points with an average score of 6.03, finishing in 8th place.