Olympics-Cycling-Dutch rider Braspennincx claims surprise gold in keirin
Shanne Braspennincx of the Netherlands shocked the crowd at the Izu Velodrome on Thursday by taking home the gold medal in the women's keirin event. This victory was especially remarkable considering the fact that Braspennincx had suffered a heart attack in 2015 and was unable to train for over half a year. When the derney, an electric bike that accelerates the riders during the first three laps, moved away, Braspennincx took control of the race and achieved the greatest success of her career.0
