The Lavaur native won on Thursday, August 8, at the Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines circuit. And this, despite a crash a few laps from the finish!
Lavaur native Benjamin Thomas was crowned Olympic omnium champion on Thursday, August 8 during the Paris Olympics.
At the Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines circuit, the Tarnais beat the competition at the end of this points race and managed to win despite a crash!
#Paris2024 | ??? ??? YES BENJAMIN THOMAS OLYMPIC CHAMPION! WHAT AN INCREDIBLE RACE FROM THE FRENCH!!
? After a perfect race and despite a fall, Benjamin Thomas became the first French Olympic omnium champion.
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— francetvsport (@francetvsport) August 8, 2024
Double world champion in the specialty, he was favorite for gold and assumed this status. He even won the first medal for a Frenchman in this specialty.
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