British Women’s Sprint Squad Breaks World Record, Wins Gold in Track Cycling at Paris Olympics

Sophie Capewell of Team Britain celebrates winning the gold medal in the women's team sprint event, at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France, on Aug. 5, 2024. Thibault Camus/AP Photo

MONTIGNY-LE-BRETONNEUX, France—Track cyclists from Britain have become accustomed to standing on the top step of the podium at the Olympics.

Just not in the women’s team sprint.