LIAM Killeen is determined to build on the feel-good factor around Great Britain cycling when he helps bring the London Olympics to a close tomorrow.

The Malvern mountain bike ace aims to crown a stunning two weeks of action with a medal in one of the final events of the 2012 Games.

With the media drawn to his illustrious colleagues, Killeen will seek the spotlight to promote his sport should he scoop a top-three position.

Team GB have amassed 12 cycling medals with eight golds and the 30-year-old, in his third Olympic appearance, is desperate for his own success on the grand stage this weekend.

“Great Britain has performed great. Even if you look at the Tour de France, that gave us a massive boost coming into these Games,” he said.

“With the success of the guys in the time trial and on the track, it has created a great atmosphere.

“When you are surrounded by different athletes, most of them have competed. It is quite a test of mental stamina and strength because there is a lot of other stuff going on.

“Your race is at the end of the Games and you really need to focus on yourself, your event and what you have to do.

“The Games is unique — I don’t crave a spotlight but, if I achieve a great result, I will do what I can to promote the sport.

“Whatever happens regarding my race, the mountain bike race is going to be a really good spectacle.”

Killeen crashed in his last two Olympics before battling back for top-10 finishes — fifth at Athens 2004 and seventh at Beijing four years ago.

He claimed bronze at the Commonwealth Games in Manchester in 2002 and won gold in 2006.

But Killeen insists none of that will be on his mind in tomorrow’s mountain bike cross-country final.

He added: “Under the circumstances, I think I have achieved decent results at the Olympics.

“Athens was my first Games and I was fifth after a bit of a hold-up in the first corner. Then, in Beijing, I was in medal-winning shape. Unfortunately, I had an early crash. I caught one of the marking posts at the start of the race which set me back.

“But every race is different and I will be vigilant at the start. I’d be very surprised if I’m on the start line and think back. I will be focused on that first corner and going through it as best I can.”

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