French Team Sweeps BMX Podium at Olympics

The Paris Olympics showcased remarkable performances in cycling and BMX, with French riders Joris Daudet, Sylvain André, and Romain Mahieu sweeping the podium in men's BMX racing, while Australia's Saya Sakakibara claimed gold in the women's event. On the track, New Zealand's Ellesse Andrews won gold in the women's sprint, contributing to a competitive cycling landscape where the U.S. women achieved their best-ever Olympic results with six medals, including gold for Jennifer Valente in the omnium. The Netherlands' Harrie Lavreysen made history by winning gold in three events, reflecting the country's dominance in track cycling. However, Great Britain faced challenges, finishing fifth in the cycling medal table, marking a significant decline from previous Olympics. Despite their struggles, British athletes still secured multiple medals, including a historic silver in artistic swimming. The Games concluded with a sense of anticipation as the torch was handed over to Los Angeles for the 2028 Olympics.