In the final Olympic track cycling race of her career, Briton Victoria Pendleton was upset by long time rival Anna Meares of Australia in a dramatic gold medal heat of the womens sprint at the London 2012 Olympic Games. "I am just so relieved right now. I am just so overwhelmed with emotion. I would have loved to have won in my final race. At the same time, I am just so glad I am done and I can move on." said Pendleton, on the final race of her career. Matched against Meares, the first race of the finals initially went in favour of Pendleton by a margin of just 0.001 seconds. However, Pendleton was relegated to second after a ruling that she impeded the progress of Meares. It was the second relegation of the Olympics for Pendleton, who was also relegated out of the womens team sprint on the first day of track cycling competition at London 2012. "I am glad it got to that stage because I believe shes the best rider on the field," said Pendleton. "Anna and myself in the final. We have met many a time. I wish her all the best. I am glad to say that this is the last time I have to go through this." Pendleton was relegated for leaving her lane to block the progress of Meares. The ruling appeared to turn the tide against the Briton was put in a do or die scenario for her second race. "I was really annoyed because I was sure that she touched me and it caused me to move up," said Pendleton. "I cannot believe twice in one competition that I have been relegated, disqualified, its unheard of. Its a bit of a surprise. It did knock my confidence a bit, I have to say. I really tried in that last ride. I dont know. Sorry. This is it. I cannot believe its all over." In the second race, Pendleton started behind Meares, but as both riders stalled near the top of the wall, Pendleton dove down to the inside of the track. On the final lap Meares managed to pass the Briton and win the second consecutive race, and with it, the gold medal. 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