Host nation France celebrated another triumph as cycling superstar Pauline Ferrand-Prévot secured a gold medal in the women’s cross-country mountain bike race at the Olympics. The 32-year-old athlete, widely regarded as one of the best cyclists of her generation, completed the race in a remarkable time of 1:26:02.
Ferrand-Prévot's victory was met with emotional scenes as she crossed the finish line almost three minutes ahead of her closest competitor. The enthusiastic crowd that had gathered to support her added to the jubilant atmosphere at the event.
