Redemption O21-8
Rather than frustration, Richard Carapaz (Ecuador) banged his handlebars in celebration as he claimed the Gold Medal in the Men's Olympic Road Race. Chapeau! He had a frustrating road race in the Tour, so he must have felt a great since of redemption with his convicing victory in the outskirts of Tokyo. It was his nemeis from the Tour, Tadej Pogacar (Slovenia) just edging out Wout Van Aerts (Belgium) for Silver, with Van Aerts taking the last step of the podium. McNulty ended the day in sixth, out sprinting a number of others who came to the line in the last shreds of the peloton.