Ellesse Andrews Wins Gold in Women's Keirin

Ellesse Andrews of New Zealand has won gold in the women's keirin at the Paris Olympics, becoming only the second Kiwi to achieve this feat in Olympic cycling. The 24-year-old claimed victory by taking the lead on the penultimate lap and holding off Dutch rider Hetty van de Wouw and Great Britain's Emma Finucane, who took silver and bronze, respectively. This win adds to Andrews' previous silver medal from the Tokyo Games, marking her third Olympic medal overall. She expressed her emotions post-race, describing the victory as 'surreal' and honoring the legacy of previous gold medallist Sarah Ulmer. Andrews' success contributes to New Zealand's most successful Olympic cycling campaign, with two silvers and one gold. The race showcased her strategic prowess and ability to maintain composure under pressure, culminating in a time of 10.744 seconds.