Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Cycling - Track - Women's Madison - Medal Ceremony - Izu Velodrome, Shizuoka, Japan - August 6, 2021. Gold medallists Laura Kenny of Britain and Katie Archibald of Britain celebrate on the podium. REUTERS/Matthew Childs
IZU, Japan (Reuters) - Britain's Laura Kenny has tasted Olympic glory in both of her previous Games appearances but said nothing felt more satisfying than becoming the first women's Olympic madison champion with team mate Katie Archibald on Friday.
The British pair looked in complete control at the Izu Velodrome as they won 10 of the 12 sprints on offer and gained a lap to finish with 78 points, more than twice the tally of second-placed Denmark on 35.
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