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Why did the Dutch Olympic team stand in circle around Lavreysen after his medal ceremony? "I almost passed out"
CyclingSunday, 11 August 2024 at 15:24
Harrie Lavreysen's hat trick is complete, and he has made sports history. The Dutchman won gold in the Keirin with overwhelming dominance on Sunday, after already claiming victory in the team sprint and the individual sprint tournament. This naturally led to immense joy for the Dutch team, not in the least for Lavreysen himself.
"A lot has happened," the Dutchman told NOS. After his medal ceremony, he seemed to have a moment of distress, which led the Dutch delegation to form a circle around him. What happened there? "You're incredibly happy, and during the ceremony, I got emotional, which doesn't happen often. It was also very warm. I almost passed out, but I'm back on my feet now. It's overwhelming," the three-time Olympic champion summed up the experience.
"It's a huge dream. To achieve it is indescribable," said Lavreysen, who also displayed his other medals during the Keirin ceremony. "We had to bring the medals for the photo, so I thought, why not show them on the podium. Now I had the chance to display them beautifully."
Lavreysen: "There was some very rough riding"
How did the final day unfold from his perspective? "I knew the draw was going to be super important. There was some very rough riding going on, which led to many nasty crashes," Lavreysen explained, noting that he got through the early rounds easily. "In the quarterfinals, I did a quick sprint and felt great. In the semifinals, I wanted nothing to do with those crashes, so I took the initiative myself."
"In the finale, I still felt very strong, but I also needed some luck with the draw. And I got that, with Carlin and Richardson behind me. After two laps, I started to ride at full speed. With one lap to go, I saw Richardson in the position I wanted him in, and then I went down just before that corner so I could pull away completely."
And now? "No idea," laughs the overjoyed Dutchman, from the province of Braband. "I've been focused on this since Tokyo. I've thought about everything. Before we came here, I made sure to rest. The pressure was incredibly high, but I knew I could look myself in the mirror." And you can do that for a long time to come, Harrie!
Video: Lavreysen lets it all sink in
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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