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Team GB secure second gold medal of 2024 Games with 'one of the greatest Olympic comebacks of all time'

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Updated 13:24 31 Jul 2024 GMT+1Published 15:27 29 Jul 2024 GMT+1

Team GB secure second gold medal of 2024 Games with 'one of the greatest Olympic comebacks of all time'

Team GB have won another gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Marcus Chan

Marcus Chan

Team GB have won their second gold medal at the Paris Olympics with one of the greatest comebacks of all time.

The Men’s Cross-Country race took place on Monday afternoon with defending champion Pidcock looking to win gold again for Great Britain.

After a decent start to the race, the 24-year-old suffered a puncture and had to change his front wheel, which left him in ninth place when he rejoined.

However, Pidcock produced a brilliant comeback as he hunted down home favourite Victor Koretzky despite being 40 seconds behind.

Eventually, the Leeds-born cyclist and Koretzky were battling for the lead during the last lap.

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In the closing stages, Pidcock made a risky move down the inside, took the lead and brought home the gold medal in stunning fashion.


As he crossed the finish line, a section of the disappointed French crowd was heard booing after Pidcock beat their man to victory.

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Pidcock looked emotional during the medal presentation as he became the second man in history to win two Men’s Cross-Country Olympic titles.

Speaking to BBC after the race, Pidcock said: “It wasn't easy. I'm keeping my glasses on for a reason. The Olympics is so special, you never give up, you give everything, and that is what I had to do.

“I knew that Victor was going to be fast in the last lap even if I couldn't get rid of him. I knew it was going to be a big fight, and he left a gap and I had to take it. That's racing. I know people might view it differently but sport is about not giving up. It is a shame that the French were booing me but you know.”

He added: “You are all used to things going well so even my mechanic wasn't ready for it. He did a super fast change in the end, my bike was perfect apart from my mistake of puncturing.

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“I can't thank everyone enough. From being on tour and then covid too, everyone was around me and we trained perfectly for this.”

Featured Image Credit: BBC

Topics: Cycling, Olympics, Team GB

Marcus Chan
Marcus Chan

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