We may have won nine golds, but don't think this is easy, says Pendleton

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Pendleton formed a key part of the team's success in Manchester over the last week, claiming two golds of her own in addition to silver in yesterday's women's keirin.

Action girl: Pendleton challenges for the lead at the Manchester Velodrome

And after both male and female Brits dominated in a variety of disciplines, Pendleton believes they have raised expectations to almost unreasonable levels.

"I just didn't want it to end here," she said after her silver medal.

"I hope I haven't disappointed too many people who were expecting to see another Union Jack go up.

"Perhaps we have made it look too easy - it's not easy."

The 27-year-old from Hitchin will only compete in the sprint at the Olympics in Beijing and despite admitting to being disappointed at her last-gasp failure to win a third event, she is delighted with her efforts in that race.

"Obviously, I'm a bit disappointed with a silver medal [in the keirin] but I've had a great run and it had to end somewhere.

"I'm really pleased I won the sprint because that's the important one, the Olympic event," she said.

"The rest is like a bonus - if you can win those they make you feel good about yourself."