Dutch rider Shanne Braspennincx won gold in the event, while Ellesse Andrews of New Zealand won silver
Gold medallist Shanne Braspennincx of the Netherlands celebrates on the podium with silver medallist Ellesse Andrews of New Zealand and bronze medallist Lauriane Genest of Canada.Dutch rider Shanne Braspennincx claimed a surprise gold medal in the Olympic women’s keirin event at the Izu Velodrome on Thursday, edging out Ellesse Andrews of New Zealand.
Once the derney, an electric bike that paces the riders around the opening three laps at a steadily increasing speed, moved aside, Braspennincx took charge of the final and cruised to the biggest win of her career.The 30-year-old was followed across the line by silver medallist Andrews and Lauriane Genest of Canada took bronze.
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