Laura Kenny the first British female Olympian to take gold at three consecutive Games as Kate French wins modern pentathlon
A day of golden glory for Team GB at the Tokyo Olympics on Friday saw cyclist Laura Kenny become the first British female Olympian to triumph at three consecutive Games and Kate French win the modern pentathlon, while there were more medals in cycling, hockey and on the athletics track.
Laura Muir won silver in a thrilling 1500m final, a feat matched by Team GB’s men’s 4x100m relay team, while the women took bronze in the 4x100m final.