Dad holds his daughter’s bike steady as she balances precariously on the banked surface.
A last encouraging word, and then she’s off – on her way to her second Olympic Games gold, and her third medal in Paris.
Ellesse Andrews ensured a sensational campaign ended on Sunday in style for the New Zealand team at the 2024 Games, racing away to gold in the women’s individual sprint on the final day of the 19-day extravaganza.
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