Britain's most successful Olympian, Jason Kenny, is turning from track racing to coaching after his retirement to help his country win medals.

According to British Cycling, Kenny will end a career that saw him win seven Olympic titles in four events, while starting a new career as a podium men's sprint coach.

Kenney first came into the international spotlight when he won three gold medals at the 2006 UCI Junior Track World Championships. He then won his first gold medal in the team sprint at the Beijing Olympics, followed by gold medals in the team sprint and individual sprint at the London Olympics.

His seventh and final gold medal, surpassing Chris Hoy, came in the Keirin at the Tokyo Olympics after he jumped with four laps to go to win solo victory.

"Winning an Olympic medal of any color is a great accomplishment, but it is almost impossible to comprehend the level of talent, dedication, and resilience required to stand atop the podium seven times in four Olympic Games. [It goes without saying that Jason has been a tremendous asset to our team and we are thrilled that he has been able to pass on all of his knowledge and experience as he begins his coaching career. We understand the importance of developing great riders into great coaches and look forward to working with Jason as he develops his style to help others win medals in the coming years.

Great Britain topped the medal count in cycling at the Tokyo Olympics with a total of 6 gold medals and a total of 12 medals.

Kenny's gold medal in the Keirin on the final day secured the top spot, adding to the medals won on the track by Matthew Walls in the men's omnium and partners Laura Kenny and Katie Archibald in the Madison. Great Britain also won gold medals from Tom Pidcock in mountain bike cross-country men, Charlotte Worthington in BMX freestyle, and Beth Schriever in BMX racing.

Former teammate and six-time Olympic gold medalist Chris Hoy said he was thrilled to hear of Kenny's appointment.

"He was a great teammate and an extraordinary athlete. I look forward to using his experience from four Olympic Games to help the next generation of talented British riders do their best," Hoy said.

Scott Pollock moved to head the men's sprint program last year after Kevin Stewart was fired as podium sprint coach at the end of 2020 for "gross misconduct."

"British Cycling would like to thank Scott Pollock for his leadership of the men's sprint program in January 2021 during the crucial build-up to the Tokyo Games."