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Keirin powerhouse Harrie pulls off hat trick: Lavreysen takes all the prizes after finale with heavy crash
CyclingSunday, 11 August 2024 at 14:05
Will Harrie complete his hat trick? That was the main question on the final day of the track cycling tournament at the 2024 Olympic Games. On Sunday afternoon, Harrie Lavreysen answered that question with a resounding yes. Harrie's hat trick is complete!
The event began at 11:30 AM with the quarterfinals, where British rider Jack Carlin — who had been Hoogland's tormentor during the bronze medal match — took the victory in the first heat. Israeli Mikhail Yakovlev, considered one of the outsiders for the title, was already eliminated in that round and quietly left Paris after a disappointing week.
Lavreysen's turn came in the second heat. The Dutchman took matters into his own hands as he entered the final lap and expertly finished the race. Then it was Hoogland's turn, who faced title favorite Matthew Richardson in his strong heat. The Dutchman left a gap after a few laps and could not close it in the end, as he was trapped on the inside.
World champion Kevin Quintero was also eliminated in that quarterfinal, which in a way was good news for Lavreysen's medal chances. He saw several outsiders drop out at once and could prepare for the next round of the keirin tournament on the track.
Richardson defeats Lavreysen in the semifinals
At 12:30 PM, the semifinals followed. Carlin, Matthew Glaetzer and Shinji Nakano secured their places in the final from the first heat. Then it was Lavreysen's turn, who once again faced Richardson. The Aussie took the lead behind the derny, but Lavreysen made his move with three laps to go. Richardson then surged ahead in the final lap, while Turnbull and Spiegel crashed hard behind him, sadly ending their Olympic tournaments with a nasty crash.
A little later, it was time for the grand finale, with six top riders on the track near Paris. Lavreysen faced the two Aussies, Malaysian Sahrom, Brit Carlin and Japanese Nakano. Nakano took the lead behind the derny, with Lavreysen in second position.
The Dutchman remained focused and left the strategizing to the Australians, then took Glaetzer's wheel and powered past him in the final lap. Richardson took the Dutchman's wheel but couldn't overtake him. Behind them, Carlin, Sahrom and Nakano crashed hard.
Video: Lavreysen completes hat trick at Olympics
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- Well explained, thanks for the clarity! Daniel DantasDanieldantas20-12-2024
- This is the kind of 'news' that belongs in a cheap tabloid. No matter how boring the offseason gets, nobody wants to read this.
santiagobenites19-12-2024 - I wish we could have seen him try. He'd absolutely get dropped before Pogi overtakes his domestiquesVeganpotter10-12-2024
- Talk is cheap! Next year barring crashes with a healthy team... all well be on track! Some need to talk to make a headline!mootman27-11-2024
- I do not see this event listed on HBO Max Sports Online? Can anyone confirm? Thanks!
MrYuck23-11-2024 - It seemed that he was focusing forward at the time of the crash, after seeing a quick video snippet. But one thing I think he should focus on more intently is breaking a bad habit he has, right now. And that is his constant looking over his shoulders. He does that so much, that I am very sure it is not good for him. Simply watch videos of the greats of CX and you will see very little of that constant looking over their shoulders. That is a behavior that betrays a bit of insecurity on his part. He shouldn't be so concerned, incessantly, about what is over his shoulder. He needn't worry they didn't all disappear. He neds to keep his focus more ahead of himself, and he needs to pay a bit more attention to himself, in a confident manner. It is very frustrating to watch, because it is apparent that he has a lot of potential, and is in much better shape thwan many of his competitors, but the mental game needs to be sharpened more, because that part of strategy plays a huge part in the final results
reemmo022-11-2024 - hahahaha love this shit! I didnt even watched the race, but reading all the gossip articles of how stupid this is!Zatoichi19-11-2024
- Van Aert is really handsome. He can influence me all day! Ditto for Philipsen. Why do you think many of us love cycling?: to see heroic attempts at climbing mountains at high altitudes or to watch speedsters sprint for the finish line or to watch a human being ride at break neck speed down a tricky descent? No, it's all about their lean physiques and muscular legs. (apologies for objectifying these dedicated and amazing athletes).BarwonHeadsUp25-10-2024
- It is unfortunate that the author can't feel the joy that Pogacar brings to the sport and his fans who are legion and I for one feel lucky to have watched such a memorable performance and historic season From the Strada until yesterday with multiple wins in stages in both tours and beyond dominance in the World's. He is proud to wear the Rainbow stripes, shows his leadership to protect his fellows and is as courteous and sportsman-like as the sport allows. He goes early to not have to respond to each attack as all the rest would make him do it. Any racer who could would do the same. Don't "grow tired" of greatness as it is always fleeting.ccrider13-10-2024
- What load of rubbish. Pog is likely a once in a generation cyclist, the like of which hasn't been seen since 'the Cannibal '. How many people were complaining that Merckx was making racing predictable? I remember this year's World RR as one of the most exciting I've watched. Mainly BECAUSE Pog was the favourite and launched what everyone thought (Pog included) was a suicidal attack with 80km to go. For the next 2 hours, I was on the edge of my seat thinking "this is too much, even for Pog". Maybe Zonnefeld prefers the snooze-fest that is a bunch sprint? Like most people I know, I can't watch two hours of the bunch riding very fast... I wait for the final 5km and watch just the sprint. In any event, most races are won from a sprint or lone break. What difference does it make who makes the lone break? Ultimately, the other contenders will have to figure out a way to beat Pog. Even if that means collaboration between teams. It's going to be an exciting few seasons, until the next Pog arrives on the scene. If this is boring, heaven knows what exciting looks like!Michael513-10-2024