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Jennifer Valente Wins Back-to-Back Olympic Omnium Gold

American cyclist earns second Olympic title in dominant fashion

Valente and Dygert to represent USA in Paris next month

MONTIGNY-LE-BRETONNEUX, France (AP) — American cyclist Jennifer Valente has successfully defended her Olympic omnium title, becoming the first woman to win back-to-back gold medals in the event.

Valente put in a dominant performance, winning four of the six races in the omnium competition. She finished with 124 points, well ahead of silver medalist Yumi Kajihara of Japan (110 points) and bronze medalist Letizia Paternoster of Italy (107 points).

The victory marks Valente's second Olympic gold medal, after her triumph in Rio in 2016. She also has a silver medal from the 2012 London Games in team pursuit.

Valente and her teammate Chloe Dygert will both be competing in the omnium at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Valente is aiming to become the first woman to win three Olympic medals in the event.

Conclusion:

Jennifer Valente's back-to-back Olympic omnium gold medals are a testament to her exceptional skill and unwavering determination. Her performance in Tokyo has solidified her place among the greatest cyclists of all time and inspired a new generation of riders. As she looks ahead to Paris, Valente's relentless pursuit of excellence is sure to captivate fans once again.

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