Ed Lowe Wins Silver in Olympic Team Sprint

Stamford cyclist Ed Lowe, 20, achieved an impressive silver medal at the Paris Olympics as part of Great Britain's Men's Team Sprint alongside teammates Jack Carlin and Hamish Turnbull. The trio finished 0.865 seconds behind the Netherlands, who set a new world record of 40.949 seconds. This success follows a strong performance in the heats, where they qualified for the gold medal match by defeating Germany. Lowe expressed his excitement, stating he was 'ecstatic' and did not expect to win silver prior to the event. Having started cycling at a young age with Fenland Clarion Cycling Club, this marks Lowe's first Olympic appearance, solidifying his status as a rising star in cycling. His achievement adds to Lincolnshire's representation at the Games, with another local athlete, Ros Canter, also earning a podium finish.