Fifth and sixth place in Olympic individual time trial for Demi Vollering and Lotte Kopecky

Fifth and sixth place in Olympic individual time trial for Demi Vollering and Lotte Kopecky

29/07/2024

In the Olympic time trial in Paris, Demi Vollering and Lotte Kopecky secured fifth and sixth place. Kopecky (6th) crashed on the slippery roads, Vollering (5th) wanted to avoid a crash and cut the corners slower. Grace Brown won the Olympic title before Anna Henderson and Chloe Dygert.

Linked cyclists Demi Vollering Lotte Kopecky

Demi Vollering (5th): ‘Maybe my best time trial ever’

"I rode with my heart, so I can be satisfied. I rode super wattages. This might be my best time trial ever, considering the flat course, which wasn't really perfect for me. The corners were really slippery. Maybe I missed the mark there. I immediately had a good pace and went well through the first corners. But then my rear wheel slipped a few times and I became more unsure. At one point I went square through the corners because I was going so slow. I didn't want to risk everything. I ended up 19 seconds short of a medal. That does make me emotional, because secretly I was dreaming of the podium. The Olympics are so special. I hope to be able to grab a medal one day. But unfortunately it didn't work out now. This will probably hurt some more later. I am really bummed. But at the same time I am also satisfied with the time trial I rode here. It makes me proud! The form is good and that's promising for the future."

Lotte Kopecky (6th): "Maybe there was more in it without the crash"

"I had a good start to the time trial. I was able to pedal my wattages as wanted and it didn't feel like I was on the limit. I was careful on the roundabout and thought I was through safely. But I come off the roundabout and slide down with two wheels. That fall plays in your head for a while then, but in terms of power, I stayed perfectly on track. Only, everything was dragging on my bike after the crash. I briefly considered changing bikes, but that costs you even more time. This is sour. I was secretly hoping for a medal and with the powers I delivered today, there might have been more in it. This is unfortunate."

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