With forty laps to go in the points race Thomas had gone into the overall lead but the top three were separated by just four 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.

The lead would begin to close and after looking like they were running out of water, Britain was able to steal the gold by 0.15. 

France, led by an incredible assist and two tries from Antoine Dupont managed to take gold and become the first team to beat Fiji

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

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

Great Britain has really bounced back to form in recent years at this event but the start to 2024 has been a bit of a concern.

They have also recruited Antoine Dupont, a former world rugby player of the year and early signs suggest he will be just as good at sevens.

New Zealand turned it on in the semi-final, with Portia Woodman scoring a hat trick to help beat Great Britain 25-7

In the final, Britain got off to the better start but at halfway the gap was only 0.22 seconds. Britain entered the race having won the last

Fiji were 14-12 down at halftime before scoring 14 unanswered points to set up the dream final.

Australia and Belgium would play a tight game, it was still 0-0 at halftime. Belgium would take a 1-0 lead in the third quarter