Josh Tarling misses Olympic medal

Josh Tarling narrowly missed out on an Olympic medal in the men's time trial, finishing fourth after suffering a puncture early in the race. The 20-year-old Welshman was a favorite for a medal but ended 2.16 seconds short of the podium despite a strong effort in challenging conditions. Tarling expressed his disappointment but acknowledged that mechanical issues are part of the sport, stating, 'It happens, doesn’t it.' The race was won by Remco Evenepoel, with Filippo Ganna and Wout van Aert taking silver and bronze, respectively. Tarling's focus now shifts to the upcoming road race, where he aims for redemption. He remains optimistic about his future, indicating that his best years are still ahead of him.