GB Secures Team Sprint Medals at European Track Cycling Championships 2025

Great Britain's women claimed silver and the men's team earned bronze in the team sprint event at the European Track Cycling Championships 2025, showcasing their dominance on the track.

Great Britain Shines at European Track Cycling Championships

The Great Britain women's team sprint squad continued their impressive run at the 2025 European Track Cycling Championships, securing a silver medal in Heusden-Zolder, Belgium. The trio of Lauren Bell, Rhian Edmunds, and Rhianna Parris-Smith clocked an impressive 46.929 seconds, marking their third consecutive silver in this event. This victory also marked Great Britain's first medal of the championships.

Dutch Dominance in Women's Sprint

The Netherlands once again proved their dominance in the women's team sprint, clinching the gold medal with a time of 46.322 seconds. Meanwhile, the British men's sprint team, comprising Harry Ledingham-Horn, Hayden Norris, and Harry Radford, secured a bronze medal with a time of 43.152 seconds, narrowly edging out the Czech team.

Medal Highlights and Individual Performances

The French team took the gold medal in the men's team sprint, while the Netherlands settled for silver. Beyond the team events, Anna Morris of Great Britain finished fifth in the women's scratch race, and William Perrett placed eighth in the men's elimination race.

Looking Ahead

Both the men’s and women’s team pursuit squads have advanced to their respective first-round races on Thursday, setting the stage for more thrilling performances in the days to come.

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