The British women’s track cycling team dominated the competition at the Paris 2024 Olympics, securing gold in the team sprint. The trio of Katy Marchant, Sophie Capewell, and Emma Finucane powered through the final, defeating New Zealand to claim victory. This impressive win came with a new world record, the third one set by the team during the competition, showcasing their incredible performance.
Emma Finucane, the individual world champion, led the team to victory, contributing to their remarkable success. It’s worth noting that Britain hadn’t qualified a team for the team sprint since 2012, making their dominance in this event even more impressive. They came into the competition with high expectations and delivered an outstanding performance, securing gold in the opening event of the week.
The British team finished the final with a time of 45.186 seconds, leaving New Zealand’s trio of Rebecca Petch, Shaane Fulton, and Ellesse Andrews behind with a time of 45.659 seconds. World champions Germany settled for the bronze medal after defeating the Netherlands, while defending Olympic champions China finished a disappointing sixth.
