How many medals do you think Team GB will win in Tokyo? Comment here.Pidcock continued: "I know that my mum and girlfriend are crying at home.
It's sad that they can't be here but I see them when I get home."When asked how it felt to win gold, Pidcock told Eurosport: "Not real really.
It's pretty crazy that I became an Olympian and I was trying to tell myself at the start of the race it's special just to be here."The Leeds born cyclist took the lead midway through the race after Dutchman Mathieu van der Poel had crashed out dramatically, and never let anyone get too close.Pidcock eventually won by a full 20 seconds, allowing him to unfurl a union jack flag as he tearfully crossed the finishing line.
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