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Great Britain aims to top London Olympic success
- Updated: August 14, 2016
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RIO DE JANEIRO (AFP) — Great Britain can match its incredible track cycling haul from London four years ago, according to Joanna Rowsell-Shand, a member of the record-breaking women’s pursuit team in the Olympic velodrome.
The British women set three world records over two days to retain their Olympic crown and claim Britain’s third cycling gold medal in Rio.
Britain already has the titles for the men’s team sprint and men’s team pursuit — also in a world record time.
On Saturday, Becky James won silver in the women’s keirin while reigning champion Jason Kenny and Callum Skinner qualified for the men’s sprint final, guaranteeing Britain gold and silver on Sunday.
Four years ago and in Beijing 2008, Britain won seven of the 10 Olympic disciplines.
“So far it’s looking on to match or beat it,” said Rowsell-Shand after picking up her medal alongside Laura Trott, Katie Archibald, and Elinor Barker.
“The men’s team sprint and men’s team pursuit are massive inspirations to us. To see those in the first two days, to see the times with Olympic and world records tumbling down — that was great.
“When you’ve trained with people, been on the holding camps together and seen all the work …
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