Shanks shattered after missing pursuit medals

Alison Shanks (New Zealand) missed out on a medal in the women's 3,000m individual pursuit.

Alison Shanks (New Zealand) missed out on a medal in the women's 3,000m individual pursuit. (Image credit: Gerry McManus)

Allison Shanks knew defending her individual pursuit world championship in Copenhagen, Denmark this week was a tough asking, but the New Zealand rider was left shattered after missing the top three. Shanks made the bronze medal ride off but despite being half a second quicker than her opponent Vilija Sereikaite earlier in the day, failed to match the Lithuanian in the final ride.