Britain's Matt Richardson sealed a double success at the European Track Cycling Championships as he took gold in the men's keirin on the last day of racing in Turkey. The 26-year-old powered through the keirin rounds and launched a late move in the final to surge past Dutchman Harrie Lavreysen, who was also beaten to the sprint title.
It was another victory for Richardson in his first European Championships after changing racing nationality from Australia last year. For him, winning the gold medal was crucial, not just as a personal achievement but also as proof that he's back on track as a professional cyclist.
His team-mate Harry Ledingham-Horn didn't quite match his success, however, finishing sixth in the event. Despite this, Britain still ended up with 13 medals overall, topped by seven golds, four silvers and two bronze.
The women's madison saw Katie Archibald and Anna Morris claim a silver for Great Britain, after winning three sprints and building up a strong points lead. However, they ultimately fell short of taking the title as Belgian duo Lotte Kopecky and Shari Bossuyt took their third European crown this week.
Britain topped the medal table with 13 medals overall, making it another successful showing for the national cycling team.
It was another victory for Richardson in his first European Championships after changing racing nationality from Australia last year. For him, winning the gold medal was crucial, not just as a personal achievement but also as proof that he's back on track as a professional cyclist.
His team-mate Harry Ledingham-Horn didn't quite match his success, however, finishing sixth in the event. Despite this, Britain still ended up with 13 medals overall, topped by seven golds, four silvers and two bronze.
The women's madison saw Katie Archibald and Anna Morris claim a silver for Great Britain, after winning three sprints and building up a strong points lead. However, they ultimately fell short of taking the title as Belgian duo Lotte Kopecky and Shari Bossuyt took their third European crown this week.
Britain topped the medal table with 13 medals overall, making it another successful showing for the national cycling team.
... again! Not that I'm surprised or anything 
, they always seem to find a way to come out on top in these sorts of events. Matt Richardson's gold medal is basically a given at this point - I mean, he's not exactly winning awards for "Most Likely to Show Up" 
. But hey, it's still great to see him back on track (no pun intended 
) and proving himself as a top-notch cyclist. Too bad Harry Ledingham-Horn didn't quite live up to the hype... guess that's what happens when you're stuck behind your superstar teammate 
. Still, 13 medals is no joke - I'm sure it's not like they just coasted through or anything 
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... like, what's new? It's not like they didn't deserve it or anything 
. I mean, I'm sure he's happy and all that, but it's just so predictable at this point... next thing you know, they'll be winning the lottery or something 
. And what's with everyone oohing and aahing over Katie Archibald and Anna Morris' silver medal? It's not like they didn't have good teams behind them 
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matt richardson killing it in the keirin 
and that's not all the british rider harry leedingham-horn still did awesome tho finishing 6th in the event 
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although they didn't win the title belgium took that one 
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. And yeah, his team-mate Harry didn't quite have the same luck, but still 6th is pretty good, right? 
Britain's on fire this year, got 13 medals overall and 7 golds, that's mental! Katie Archibald and Anna Morris did a great job in the women's madison too, but those Belgian girls just edged them out 
. Still, all in all, a sick day for British cycling 
. it's also super cool that he's not only winning medals for himself but also for Britain, I mean you can't get much better than that 
UK's cycling team is on fire! Like seriously how are they doing so well? I mean, Matt Richardson is a beast on that bike 
still rooting for them tho!
they really pulled off a sick season with 7 golds tho, thats insane! matt richardson's reaction after winning was priceless 
but overall britain killed it with 13 medals 
what a finish! I'm stoked for him, big win for GB cycling team too! 13 medals is awesome, can't complain about those seven golds 
. Katie Archibald and Anna Morris were close but fair play to the Belgian girls for their third European crown 
. TBH, I was a bit worried when Richardson changed teams from Australia last year, glad he's back on track now 
. It's not just about the medals, though - it's about the process, the hard work and dedication that goes into achieving your goals 
. Richardson didn't give up when things got tough (like his teammate Harry) and he kept pushing forward to get that gold 
. So yeah, I think we can all learn from his example - stay focused, keep pushing forward, and trust the process 
. And I have to say, the British team is on fire right now 
. All in all, it's great to see Britain on top of the medal table 
. It's just basic math. They've got talented athletes and a solid team behind them. Matt Richardson's win is nice, but it's not like he had anything else to lose at this point - changing teams last year was a big risk and now he's reaping the rewards 
. at least they're consistent?
. anyway, congrats to britain for taking the top spot with 13 medals 
can't help but feel proud of him for chasing his dreams and proving to himself he's back on track after that big change in racing nationality 
