Frenchman Benjamin Thomas Wins Gold in Thrilling Omnium Points Race

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.

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