Tokyo Olympics: Jason Kenny wins seventh gold but Laura Kenny reign as omnium champion over

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Jason Kenny became the first Briton to win seven Olympic gold medals with a spectacular defence of his men’s keirin title – but wife Laura’s reign as women’s omnium champion has ended.

Laura, GB’s most successful female athlete, recovered from a crash in her first event to finish sixth in her bid for a third successive omnium title.

Jason stunned the men’s keirin field as he sprinted clear with three laps remaining to claim victory.

It is a ninth Olympic medal for him.

The 33-year-old, who won silver in the team sprint to become GB’s most decorated Olympian earlier this week at the Izu Velodrome.

His tally of seven golds is one more than former team-mate Chris Hoy.

More to follow.

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