Tokyo Olympics: Cyclists Matt Walls and Ethan Hayter win silver in men’s madison

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Dates: 23 July-8 August Time in Tokyo: BST +8
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British cyclist Matt Walls’ superb Olympic debut continued as he won a second Tokyo medal with silver in the men’s madison alongside Ethan Hayter.

Walls, who won gold in the men’s omnium, again finished on the podium in Saturday’s 50km race where points are awarded for 20 intermediate sprints.

The British pair held the gold medal spot after 10 sprints, having made a strong and consistent start.

They faded in an open race before a surging final sprint secured silver.

More to follow.

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