Team Great Britain blazed its way to a historic Olympic gold medal in the women’s team sprint at the Paris 2024 Olympics on Monday, with Emma Finucane, Sophie Capewell, and Katy Marchant combining for a world record time of 45.186 seconds at the Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines Velodrome.
The electrifying performance not only secured Britain’s first-ever Olympic gold in the event since its debut in 2012 but also came during a breathtaking session in which the world record was shattered five times.
“To break the world record and win Olympic gold in the same moment — it’s a dream come true,” said Finucane, visibly elated after the race.
- Event: Women’s Team Sprint (Track Cycling)
- Gold: Great Britain – Emma Finucane, Sophie Capewell, Katy Marchant
- Time: 45.186 seconds (World Record)
- Silver: New Zealand
- Bronze: Germany
- Venue: Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines Velodrome, Paris
The day saw the previous world record — held by China — fall repeatedly. Britain first broke the record in qualifying with a time of 45.472 seconds, before further slashing it in the final. Their rivals, including New Zealand and Germany, also posted incredibly fast times, but it was the British trio who stole the show.
This triumph marks a pivotal moment for British women’s cycling, underlining their resurgence on the international stage. With powerful teamwork and flawless execution, the team sprint gold adds to Britain’s growing medal tally and reinforces its legacy as a cycling powerhouse.
As the velodrome roared with cheers and celebration, Team GB’s win will be remembered as one of the defining highlights of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
