The Para-cyclist Sophie Unwin who won bronze was denied a spot on the podium because of a technicality. 9News
As Aussie Jessica Gallagher and pilot Caitlin Ward stepped onto the podium to collect their gold medals in the women's Tandem B sprint at the Lee Valley Velodrome, they were oblivious to the story unfolding behind them.
Unwin and her pilot Georgia Holt broke down in tears after trying to join the medal presentation ceremony. Even though she finished third, the England rider missed out on the bronze medal because there were only four competitors in the event, meaning only the gold and silver medals were awarded. Unwin was even being congratulated as she held her post-race interviews before she left for the medal ceremony where she found out her fortunes had changed, leaving her in tears.