Birthday overload blows it for Tom

TOM PIDCOCK had his cake and ate it – but it ruined his chances of winning back-to-back gold medals in Paris.

- JEREMY CROSS

Pidcock has spent the last few days celebrating his birthday, coupled with the fact he defended his mountain bike title in stunning fashion at these Games.

But he revealed he wasn’t in the best shape, both mentally and physically, to secure another triumph in the men’s road race.