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Olympic mountain bike champion Jolanda Neff and Marlen Reusser, the reigning Olympic time trial silver medalist, withdrew from the Paris Games in a double blow to the hopes of the Swiss cycling team. The Swiss Cycling Federation announced Monday the two riders would not compete at the Summer Games, which begin in a little more than a week. Neff has been dealing with breathing problems for several years while Reusser has been recovering from an illness but won't be ready to compete in Paris. Sina Frei will take Neff's spot alongside Alessandra Keller, the world's No. 1-ranked rider, in the mountain bike competition. Elena Hartmann will replace Reusser in the time trial and road race.
