British Cyclist Claims Mountain Bike Cross-Country Gold Amid Boos from French Crowd

On the evening of July 29, in the men’s mountain bike cross-country race, British cyclist Tom Pidcock staged an incredible comeback after suffering a puncture, ultimately snatching the gold medal from the home favorite.

British Cyclist Claims Mountain Bike Cross-Country Gold Amid Boos from French Crowd

Heading into the race, France’s Victor Koretsky was seen as the top contender for the gold. Many French fans were confident that their team would secure this victory.

After suffering a puncture early in the race, Pidcock found himself trailing by 40 seconds and down in ninth place, but he fought back fiercely, overtaking his rivals to win the gold, finishing just 0.09 seconds ahead of silver medalist Koretsky.

The French spectators at the scene were stunned and reacted emotionally, booing Pidcock as he celebrated his win.

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