Ellesse Andrews Triumphs in Women’s Keirin at Nations Cup Track Cycling Meet

New Zealand’s Ellesse Andrews has made a triumphant return from injury, winning gold in the women’s keirin at the Nations Cup track cycling meet in Milton, Canada. After claiming silver in the women’s sprint, Andrews showcased her power and skill in her specialist event, dominating the six-rider final in a manner reminiscent of her gold-winning performance at last year’s world championships.

The 24-year-old’s victory comes after a setback earlier in the year when she broke her collarbone during the opening Nations Cup event in Adelaide. There were concerns about her Olympic prospects, but Andrews has made a strong recovery and proved her form in Milton.

In the keirin final, Andrews faced tough competition but executed her race strategy perfectly, staying behind the Dutch leader before making her move in the final lap. With a display of strength and determination, she held off her rivals to claim the top spot on the podium, with riders from the Netherlands and Canada taking second and third place.

Speaking after her win, Andrews expressed her delight with her performance and outlined her plans for the lead-up to the Paris Olympics. She will return home for solid training before heading to Europe in July and then on to Paris for the Games.

Andrews made history last year as the first New Zealand rider to win an individual gold medal in a sprint discipline at a world championships. With her recent success in Milton, she is certainly a rider to watch as she prepares to compete on the world stage once again.