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.
