Harrie Lavreysen earned his nickname “Harrie Hat-trick” with a dramatic win in the men’s keirin final at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The Netherlands’ Harrie Lavreysen clinched his third gold medal of the Games by narrowly beating Australia’s Matthew Richardson to the finish line by just 0.056 seconds.
The race was marred by a significant crash involving the remaining finalists. Australia’s Matthew Glaetzer managed to secure bronze despite the chaos. Team GB’s Jack Carlin, who was caught in the collision with Japan’s Nakano Shinji and Malaysia’s Muhammad Shah Firdaus Sahrom, required medical attention but fortunately walked away from the incident.
Lavreysen’s victory in the keirin followed his successful title defenses in the team and individual sprints. This win solidified his status as a standout performer at the National Velodrome. The final was particularly tense, with Lavreysen reclaiming the lead after Richardson had edged him in the semi-finals.
The crash at the end of the race added to the drama, but all involved cyclists eventually recovered. Lavreysen’s triumph brought the Netherlands’ total to 15 gold medals at Paris 2024, highlighting their impressive performance throughout the Games.
Men’s Keirin Final Podium, Paris 2024:
- Gold: Harrie Lavreysen (Netherlands)
- Silver: Matthew Richardson (Australia)
- Bronze: Matthew Glaetzer (Australia)
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