English rider Dani Rowe (nee King), born in Southampton, announced Monday that she would like to be considered for selection for the Team Wales cycling team for the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, Australia, held from April 4-15.
"Wales is a country that has produced so many incredible cyclists, and if selected I hope I can continue to do the country proud in the Gold Coast."
The switch to Team Wales would mean a loss for England. Rowe, 26, won the Team Pursuit at the 2012 Olympics and is a three-time world champion in the event. She would likely be in the running with other Welsh riders for the Team Pursuit: Elinor Barker, Amy Roberts, Ciara Horne and Manon Lloyd.
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She recently married ex-professional cyclist from Cardiff, Matt Rowe, and she has lived in Wales since the beginning of 2013.
"I'm absolutely delighted to finally be able to say I want to be considered for selection for Team Wales for the 2018 Commonwealth Games," Rowe said in a press release.
"My connections with Wales and Welsh Cycling go back to 2009 when I started to be coached by Courtney Rowe, and through this relationship I met my now husband, Matt. I have therefore had a strong affinity and love for the country where I now live and call home, for the whole of my professional cycling career."
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