GB’s medal downgraded after thrilling photo finish v USPierre Le Corre’s mishap on bike leg hits France challenge
The fight for medals in the Olympic mixed triathlon came down to a thrilling three-way sprint and a desperate lunge for the finish on the Pont Alexandre III bridge. It ended in a significant surprise as Germany’s Laura Lindeman held off Taylor Knibb of the USA and Team GB’s Beth Potter to take gold.
The margin of victory after 1hr 25 mins and 39 seconds came down to one second – with a photo finish needed to separate Knibb, who secured silver, from Potter, who claimed bronze. Team GB were initially awarded silver before the photo finish result was amended and GB downgraded to bronze.