Archie Atkinson's Paralympic Gold Hopes Dashed by Final-Lap Crash

British cyclist Archie Atkinson was leading the men's C4 4,000m pursuit when a dramatic fall cost him the gold medal, resulting in a silver finish.

Atkinson set a world record during qualifying and led by six seconds before crashing.
Slovakian rival Jozef Metelka won the gold after Atkinson's fall.
Despite the crash, Atkinson participated in the medal ceremony and received a supportive ovation from the crowd.
Atkinson, who has cerebral palsy, ADHD, and autism, expressed pride in his performance despite the setback.
Teammate Jaco van Gass also broke a world record but missed out on a medal due to factored times.