Skip to content
Search

Latest Stories

British cycling's golden couple settle for Olympic silver

British cycling's golden couple settle for Olympic silver

BRITAIN'S star couple Jason and Laura Kenny were both denied gold at the Izu Velodrome on Tuesday (3) but still added to the family collection by winning Olympic silver medals in the men's team sprint and women's team pursuit.

Britain were resoundingly beaten in both finals as Germany broke the world record to win the team sprint before the Netherlands cruised to victory in the team pursuit.


Convincing defeats ended British dominance in the disciplines after the team, inspired by the Kennys, won both events in London and Rio. In the men's team sprint, Britain also clinched gold in Beijing.

Jason Kenny's silver medal makes him the first person to win eight Olympic medals in track cycling, moving him ahead of compatriots Chris Hoy and Bradley Wiggins. Only five other riders have won medals on the track at four different Olympics.

"It's nice, I limped over the line with a silver," said Kenny. "The main thing was I beat Chris (Hoy) obviously. I know it will annoy him, he'll make a comeback now! It's nice, it's special. I'm always amazed, the Games seems to get harder every time."

Kenny levels Wiggins' eight medals in total at the top of Britain's all-time list of most decorated Olympians. Wiggins also won a road racing gold in London.

More records could be broken later in the week, with Kenny potentially going for gold in the keirin and individual sprint.

A victory would give him the most Olympic golds of any British athlete, ahead of Hoy, who won six.

"My best chance of being on the podium was probably in the team sprint so really happy to be there," he said.

Laura Kenny's defeat ended her remarkable streak of having won gold in every Olympic event she had entered. Previously, she won team pursuit and omnium golds in both 2012 and 2016.

"That was an unbelievable run," Jason said. "But the German team turned up and absolutely destroyed the world record. Same with us with the Dutch, we can be pleased with our own ride.

"They've done their job and I hope Laura is proud. I hope she's happy."

Laura Kenny already owns the most gold medals of any British female athlete in history and she is now one short of equestrian rider Charlotte Dujardin for medals overall.

Together, Jason and Laura Kenny have won 10 Olympic gold medals. They were married in September 2016, shortly after their hugely successful Olympics in Rio. In 2017 they had a son called Albert.

(AFP)

More For You

IPL 2025: Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders Showdown

Both teams are entering this match after disappointing defeats in their opening games.

Getty Images

IPL 2025 - RR vs KKR: Rajasthan and Kolkata battle for first win

IN WHAT promises to be a thrilling contest, Rajasthan Royals (RR) will lock horns with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the sixth match of IPL 2025 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on 26 March. Both teams are eager to bounce back after losing their opening matches, with each side looking to claim their first points of the season.

A battle for redemption

Both Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders are coming into this match after disappointing defeats in their opening encounters. Rajasthan Royals, traditionally known for getting off to strong starts, were outplayed by Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), losing by 44 runs in Uppal. Kolkata Knight Riders, meanwhile, suffered a seven-wicket loss to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at Eden Gardens.

Keep ReadingShow less
Ashutosh’s Heroics Guide Delhi to Victory in Last-Over Thriller

Ashutosh Sharma hit the winning six with six runs needed off the final over. (Photo: Getty Images)

Getty Images

Ashutosh’s late blitz takes Delhi past Lucknow in IPL thriller

ASHUTOSH SHARMA played a match-winning knock of 66* as Delhi Capitals secured a one-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL on Monday.

Coming in as an impact substitute on debut, Ashutosh rescued Delhi from 65-5, helping his team chase down 210 with three balls remaining in Visakhapatnam. He hit the winning six with six runs needed off the final over.

Keep ReadingShow less
ishan-kishan-getty

Ishan Kishan scored his first IPL century, guiding Hyderabad to 286-6 and a 44-run win over Rajasthan Royals. (Photo: Getty Images)

Getty Images

Hyderabad and Chennai start IPL 2025 campaigns with victories

ISHAN KISHAN's unbeaten 106 and Rachin Ravindra’s composed chase helped Sunrisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings begin their Indian Premier League campaigns with wins on Sunday.

Kishan scored his first IPL century, guiding Hyderabad to 286-6 and a 44-run win over Rajasthan Royals in the first match of the day.

Keep ReadingShow less
IPL 2025: Kohli helps Bengaluru thrash Kolkata in opener

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Virat Kohli gestures during the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket match against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on March 22, 2025. (Photo by DIBYANGSHU SARKAR/AFP via Getty Images)

IPL 2025: Kohli helps Bengaluru thrash Kolkata in opener

VIRAT KOHLI opened the Indian Premier League season with an unbeaten 59 as he led Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a crushing seven-wicket win over champions Kolkata Knight Riders in the curtain-raiser on Saturday (22).

Bengaluru restricted hosts Kolkata to 174-8 despite a quickfire 56 from skipper Ajinkya Rahane at the iconic Eden Gardens in the lucrative T20 tournament.

Keep ReadingShow less
George Foreman

Foreman surprised many by retiring from the sport and becoming a minister in his home state of Texas

Getty Images

Boxing legend George Foreman passes away at 76

George Foreman, the iconic two-time heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medallist, has died at the age of 76. His family shared the news on social media, marking the end of a life that left an indelible mark on the world of boxing and beyond.

Foreman first came to prominence in 1968 when he won an Olympic gold medal, but it was his powerful rise in the heavyweight division that truly made him a household name. In 1973, he knocked out Joe Frazier to win the heavyweight championship, instantly becoming a force to be reckoned with in the sport.

Keep ReadingShow less