Malaysian track cyclist Muhammad Shah Firdaus Sahrom, who missed out on a medal at the Olympics, was gifted a sponsored Umrah pilgrimage by Ikhlas.com for himself and his parents, fulfilling a promise he made to his mother after a heartbreaking defeat.
Jennifer Valente secured her second gold medal at the Paris Olympics with a dominant victory in the omnium, leading the US cycling team to their best Olympic performance in four decades. The Americans collected three gold medals and six overall, while Harrie Lavreysen of the Netherlands earned his third gold in the men’s keirin and Ellesse Andrews of New Zealand won her second gold in the sprint.
Benjamin Thomas, a two-time world champion, overcame a crash with 23 laps to go to win the gold medal in the men’s omnium points race at the Paris Olympics. Thomas’s victory came after Ellesse Andrews of New Zealand won the women’s keirin final, earning her country’s first track cycling gold medal in 20 years. Meanwhile, Harrie Lavreysen of the Netherlands continues to dominate the men’s sprint, advancing to the semifinals.
The United States claimed its first Olympic gold medal in the women’s team pursuit track cycling event, edging out New Zealand in a thrilling final. American Kristen Faulkner, already a gold medalist in the women’s road race, helped secure the victory.
Australia’s pursuit team, consisting of Sam Welsford, Oliver Bleddyn, Conor Leahy, and Kelland O’Brien, secured the gold medal in the men’s team pursuit at the Paris 2024 Olympics, defeating Great Britain in a thrilling final. The victory marked Australia’s first gold in the event in two decades, highlighting a resurgence in the team’s performance.
The Netherlands cycling team, dubbed the ‘Flying Dutch,’ secured their Olympic title in the men’s team sprint in dominating fashion, smashing the world record twice in one hour. The Dutch trio, led by Roy van den Berg, Harrie Lavreysen, and Jeffrey Hoogland, showcased their sprinting prowess, leaving their competitors, including the British team, in their wake. The win marks the Netherlands’ continued dominance in the cycling discipline.
Belgian cyclist Remco Evenepoel claimed a historic victory in the men’s Olympic road race in Paris, becoming the first rider to win both the road race and time trial at the same Summer Games. Evenepoel’s relentless attacks, including a daring move on the climbs of Montmartre, secured a commanding lead, leading to a dramatic finish that saw him change bikes with just a few kilometers remaining. He ultimately crossed the finish line with arms raised, celebrating his second gold medal of the Games.
Tadej Pogacar etched his name in cycling history by winning his third Tour de France title, becoming the first rider since 1998 to achieve the Giro d’Italia/Tour de France double. He dominated the race, securing his sixth stage victory in the final stage, and cemented his status as a cycling legend.
Tadej Pogacar unleashed a powerful attack on the final climb of Stage 15, distancing himself from Jonas Vingegaard and surging towards a third Tour de France victory. With a commanding lead, Pogacar appears poised to reclaim the title from the reigning champion, Vingegaard.
Ecuadorian cyclist Richard Carapaz claimed victory in stage 17 of the Tour de France, soloing the final 10km to secure his first-ever stage win in the prestigious race. The stage, set amidst the challenging High Alps, saw Carapaz outmaneuver Simon Yates and seize the lead. He also assumed the overall leader’s yellow jersey, a testament to his impressive performance in the second stage to Bologna. Meanwhile, the top contenders, including Tadej Pogacar, Jonas Vingegaard, and Remco Evenepoel, engaged in a thrilling battle for the overall standings.
