Anna Henderson Claims Silver in Women’s Cycling Time Trial at Paris Olympics

Anna Henderson has made headlines by winning a silver medal for Great Britain in the women’s cycling time trial at the Paris Olympics. The excitement was palpable as she narrowly edged out American cyclist Chloé Dygert by less than a second, marking a thrilling finish.

The race was challenging, with damp and slippery conditions that took a toll on many riders. Henderson completed the 32.4km course through the heart of Paris with a time of 41 minutes and 10.7 seconds, finishing 1 minute and 31 seconds behind gold medalist Grace Brown from Australia.

In a dramatic twist, Dygert suffered a fall during the race, losing a 15-second lead she had at an earlier time check. She ultimately finished just nine-tenths of a second behind Henderson, showcasing how unpredictable cycling can be.

Henderson, who is 25 years old, demonstrated incredible resilience to secure this podium spot. She previously faced a tough year recovering from two collarbone breaks, making her achievement even more commendable. She expressed her feelings of surreal excitement about finally becoming an Olympian on social media before the race.

“All the effort this year has been worth it,” Henderson remarked after the event. “I missed the worlds’ podium last year by two seconds, and I was determined not to let that happen again. I pushed myself all the way to the finish line, even though the conditions were really tough.”

This silver medal marks Team GB‘s second medal of the day, following a bronze won by divers Scarlett Mew Jensen and Yasmin Harper in the women’s 3m synchro event, which further boosts the team’s morale at the games.