“Valente Leads US Track Cycling Team for Tokyo Olympics”, USA Cycling announced on Thursday that Jennifer Valente, the reigning Olympic Omnium champion, has secured her spot in the six-member track cycling team representing the United States at the Paris Games. Valente’s selection comes as a testament to her exceptional talent and achievements in the sport, and she is expected to be a key contender for further success at the upcoming Olympics.
The 29-year-old recovered from a late crash in the Omnium in Tokyo to win the United States’ first women’s track cycling gold medal and also took bronze in the team pursuit.
Valente, who won a silver medal in the team pursuit at Rio 2016, is set to ride in the team pursuit, Madison and Omnium events in Paris.
“The Olympic Games have always been special to me, and this time around is just as captivating,” Valente said on Thursday.
“The journey to Paris has been its own unique process with new challenges in this shortened quad. I’m thrilled to be lining up alongside longstanding team mates and some fresh faces.”
Valente will team up with Lily Williams, Chloe Dygert, Kristen Faulkner and debutant Olivia Cummins in the women’s team pursuit. She will also partner Williams in the Madison.
Grant Koontz, in the men’s Omnium, will be the only U.S. male in the track cycling events in Paris.
Track cycling will take place from Aug. 5-11 at the National Velodrome in Paris.
