Midlands duo Capewell and Clarke set their sights on Olympic glory
Sophie Capewell and Joe Clarke are both gunning for gold on what could be a glorious day for the Midlands at Paris 2024.
Cyclist Capewell is part of the GB trio targeting glory in the women’s team sprint on the velodrome at Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, while canoe star Clarke is among the favourites in the kayak cross which reaches its conclusion at Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium this afternoon.
The latter, a three-time world champion in kayak cross, which is making its Olympic debut in Paris, was again in imperious form yesterday as he blasted his way into the quarter-finals.
Clarke even had time to celebrate before crossing the line, such was his margin of victory in the opening heat of the elimination round.
