New Zealand would go back ahead with 100m to go and were able to hold on from Germany with Hungary taking the bronze. 

China were upset by Turkey despite winning the first set. Brazil, Italy and United States would all go through in straight sets

The big news came in the round of 32 as Truls Möregårdh (Sweden) upset Wang Chuqin (China) in four sets to two.

France would lead by double digits in the third-quarter after a 10-0 run. With 92 seconds left France were a point down.

Amongst the drama of a spying scandal, Canada would win all three group games but were docked six points. 

The other semi final was something of a classic, Germany winning 3-2 despite India creating a greater number of chances.

Steve Guerdat (Switzerland) would be the third man clear. The three riders would go into a jump-off for gold.

On the final lap, Beaugrand would slowly attack, getting a bit of distance from the rest of the group,

United States  ? 41 32 China ? 40 41 32 China 🇨🇳 39 32 18 GB 🇬🇧 25 26 23 France 🇫🇷 23 21 33

206 countries are competing in the Paris Olympics. Some nations will expect to take home 100 medals whilst others will be happy with one.

I think this comes down to Calderano, Harimoto, Jorgic, Lebrun, Qiu and Yun-ju. I think the pressure will be too much for young Lebrun

Keirin is the sprint event that most lends itself to a shock. It showed itself to be a hard track to overtake with its long turns.

Lisa Carrington (New Zealand)took gold in Tokyo to take her total to five Olympic gold medals along with her fifteen World Championship gold

Germany has a particular hold over this event, having won nine of the last ten renewals and eleven of the last thirteen World Championships.

Netherlands have dominated, winning three of the last four, losing the other by penalty shootout and winning the last three World Cups.

South Korea has won five of the last six Olympic competitions. They have the most strength in depth

This feels destined to be a France v Denmark final. It has been at the last two Olympics. However, they are playing in the same group

France will line up with strong chances here in the form of the last two world champions. Dorian Coninx (France) won the title in 2023.

This event is probably the most open edition of it so far without the usual Russian favourite.

France arguably has the greatest talent pool in the sport at the moment though and if a strong squad is picked will no doubt challenge