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Benjamin Thomas Triumphs in Thrilling Omnium Final Despite Crash

French cyclist Benjamin Thomas overcomes a late fall to secure gold, while Iuri Leitao earns Portugal's first Olympic track cycling medal.

  • Thomas recovered from a crash 23 laps from the end to win the omnium points race.
  • He edged out Portugal's Iuri Leitao, who won silver in a display of sportsmanship.
  • Leitao's silver marks Portugal's first-ever Olympic track cycling medal.
  • New Zealand's Ellesse Andrews claimed gold in the women's keirin, her country's first in 20 years.
  • Harrie Lavreysen of the Netherlands advanced to the men's sprint semifinals, maintaining his gold medal hopes.
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