Haley Batten secured a historic silver medal for the USA in Olympic mountain biking, overcoming a puncture on the final lap. Batten’s determination and resilience led her to overtake Rio gold medalist Jenny Rissveds, marking the best-ever finish for the U.S. in this event. French rider Pauline Ferrand-Prévot took gold, achieving her long-sought Olympic dream, while Sweden’s Rissveds earned an emotional bronze. The challenging race saw several dramatic moments, including crashes and mechanical issues, but Batten’s exceptional performance stood out as a testament to her preparation and grit.#HaleyBatten #MountainBikeSilver #OlympicCycling #USA #PaulineFerrandPrevot #JennyRissveds #OlympicMedal #Resilience
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Good for her. I recorded it and it stopped so I missed the last lap whe she was swapping back in forth between 2nd and 3rd.