Olympic Games 2024: Australian cycling quartet claim gold in men’s team pursuit final over Great Britain

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Olympic Games 2024: *********** cycling quartet claim gold in men’s team pursuit final over Great Britain

A trio of West Aussies have claimed gold in the cycling team pursuit as Australia closes in on a record-breaking day at the Olympic Games in Paris.

In pursuit of a record, Australia equal their 17th gold medal with the team pursuit side pipping Great Britain in the final with a time of 3.42.067.

The *********** quartet of Oliver Bleddyn, Sam Welsford, Conor Leahy and Kelland O’Brien delivered the nation a record-tying 17th gold medal.

Bleddyn and Leahy are products of the Peel District Cycling Club and Welsford calls Northern Beaches Cycling Club home.

Camera IconOliver Bleddyn and Conor Leahy. Credit: Tim de Waele/Getty Images

It was neck and neck the entire race, with Great Britain chasing the boys in gold – but a slip up at the very end gave Australia the edge and they took full advantage to take the win.

It was a tight race between the two sides with a lot of history in the event, but the Brits had trouble with their bike in the final lap – leading Australia to win their 17th gold by 2.327 seconds.

They blitzed the competition during the heat stages, setting a venue record before breaking the world record – sending them to the final against Great Britain.

They now tie the *********** record for most gold medals at an Olympic Games with 17 and still days left to compete.

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