Lewisham’s Yee and Team GB take bronze in triathlon mixed team relay photo finish
Lewisham’s Alex Yee and Great Britain claimed Olympic triathlon mixed team relay bronze on Monday morning.
They were initially announced as silver medallists following a photo finish, but after race officials reviewed the results, it was confirmed just before the medal ceremony that the United States had finished second.
Team GB and the USA both finished in the same time of 1:25.40.
Champions Germany won by one second in a tightly contested battle.
Brockley’s Lee, who won gold in the men’s triathlon last week, said: “There was initially a bit of confusion, but I guess they just hadn’t fully seen the photo finish yet.
“Of course, we’re going to be biased. We’d love the silver medal, but we are immensely proud of getting that bronze medal.
“The efforts that Beth put in that last leg were pretty heroic. It was an amazing day overall for us.
“It’s been a not bad Olympics for me. Proud to be part of this team, and continue on this legacy which has been going for the last four games.”
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