The women’s cycling team from Great Britain, under the direction of world champion Emma Finucane, won gold in the team sprint at the Olympic Velodrome and repeatedly broke world records. Finucane, Katy Marchant, and Sophie Capewell delivered an outstanding performance, defeating New Zealand in a thrilling final. The three set a new world mark of 45.186 seconds, establishing their dominance in the women’s sprint.
The British squad’s path to success was paved with perseverance and skill, as Finucane stated, “We nailed every process we wanted to, and I couldn’t be more proud of the team.” The British cyclists smashed the world record three times in three hours, with New Zealand trailing by over half a second on the penultimate loop.
Katy Marchant, a bronze medallist at the Rio Olympics, shared her pleasure at finally winning gold in front of her two-year-old son Arthur. “It really does not get much better than that,” she remarked, praising the team’s effort and dedication. Sophie Capewell, inspired by her late father’s counsel to “never settle for fourth,” made a key contribution to the team’s achievement, stating, “I know he’s super proud of me.”
