Australia in cycling world record

Australia won the men's team pursuit gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics, defeating Great Britain in a dramatic final at the National Velodrome. The Australian team, consisting of Oliver Bleddyn, Sam Welsford, Conor Leahy, and Kelland O'Brien, claimed their first Olympic gold in this event since 2004, overcoming a history of past defeats to Britain. The final was tightly contested until a mishap from the British team allowed Australia to surge ahead, avenging their losses in the 2012 and 2016 finals. Earlier in the competition, Australia also set a new world record by clocking 3:40.730 in the heats, surpassing the previous record held by Italy. Italy secured the bronze medal by defeating Denmark. In a display of sportsmanship, O'Brien expressed pride in their achievement while acknowledging the competitive spirit of the British team.