France Handed Cycling Olympic Medal After 124 Years, IOC Gives Great Britain’s Silver Medal Won in 1900 to French Side After ‘True’ Identity of Cyclist Revealed
As per the International Olympic Committee Lloyd Hildebrand, who won the Silver Medal for Team Great Britain in 1900 was in reality a French. They mentioned that the correction would be made in the history books and awarded the medal to the French team.
The action was taken after France’s Olympic committee filed an appeal to the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The athlete under scrutiny was Lloyd Hildebrand, who finished second for Britain in the men's 25km cycling race in Paris in 1900. However, after the appeal from the French committee and further investigation, the IOC found out that the cyclist was French and awarded the medal to the French team. IOC also released a statement confirming that the records in the history books will be corrected. After 124 years Paris is once again hosting the multi-sport event as the Olympic Games 2024 starts on July 26. Transgender Swimmer Lia Thomas Loses CAS Case After World Aquatics Ban, Set to Miss Paris Olympic Games 2024.
France Handed Cycling Olympic Medal After 124 Years
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