Olympic track cycling: New world records and history made in tumultuous week in the velodrome

While many of the favourites showed up with their best form ever, underdogs thrived elsewhere during an incredibly fast week in Paris.

Harrie Lavreysen (Netherlands) and Matthew Richardson (Australia) pat each other on the back after taking gold and silver in the men's individual sprint final at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Photo: © Cor Vos