- Team GB’s Beth Shriever received accolades for her interview after finishing in eighth place
- Although Shriever was expected to clinch gold, she remained gracious in her defeat
Team GB’s Beth Shriever was commended for her ‘mature’ interview following her eighth-place finish in the BMX final at the Olympics.
Though Shriever was anticipated to win gold, she maintained a positive outlook despite the setback.
The 25-year-old expressed appreciation for the atmosphere in France and emphasized that she enjoyed her experience at the Games.
Shriever shared with BBC Sport: ‘I’ve cherished every moment here.
‘Things don’t always unfold as expected, that’s just how life is. I put my heart into this. I’m happy, I’m healthy, and having my friends and family here means the world to me.
Beth Shriever was praised for her ‘mature’ interview after finishing eighth in the BMX final
Although she missed out on gold, Shriever insisted that she has enjoyed her time at the Games
When asked about the atmosphere, Shriever remarked: ‘It’s incredible. With the men finishing 1, 2, and 3, I’ve never felt anything like it. It’s incredible. I’ve had a fantastic time. It is what it is.’
‘I just had a slow start this time. Every other time, it was fine. I think the other girls took off well and it threw me off, but it’s all good. I’m happy.’
Saya Sakakibara of Australia was left tearful after she secured the gold medal
Despite qualifying second fastest, Shriever was unable to replicate her gold medal success from Tokyo in 2021.
Saya Sakakibara from Australia clinched gold in France, with Manon Veenstra of the Netherlands taking the silver.
Switzerland’s Zoe Claessens finished with the bronze.
Meanwhile, Shriever’s Great Britain teammate Kye Whyte had to leave the track on a stretcher after an accident during the men’s semi-final.
