Villumsen cleared to ride for New Zealand

Linda Melanie Villumsen (Denmark) won the bronze medal.

Linda Melanie Villumsen (Denmark) won the bronze medal. (Image credit: Sirotti)

Linda Villumsen has received final clearance to ride for the country of New Zealand, whose citizenship she adopted earlier this year. The former Danish rider will make her debut for her new homeland at eh national road championships on January 9.