AN Olympic champion cyclist is being granted the Freedom of the City of Lichfield. Sophie Capewell will become the first recipient of the honour since 2016. The cyclist was part of the Team GB women’s sprint trio who claimed gold on the track in Paris in 2024. Lichfield City Council has decided to formally honour the local cyclist’s achievements after the proposal received unanimous backing from councillors. Cllr Rosie Harvey‑Coggins, Deputy Mayor of Lichfield, said:“I am delighted that the council has agreed to grant Sophie Capewell the Freedom of the City.