Another Olympics, another meek quarter-final exit for a decorated contender who had arrived with realistic hopes of reaching the podium. “It made it a bit more difficult but if I want to go and win I have to beat anybody anyway,” shrugged Bankes. I’m not putting it down to the bracket, I’m putting it down to me, my choices, my mistakes on track. One day prior to that win, Bankes had crashed out in the first heat of her individual event. “I haven’t ridden my best this week, but I don’t have a choice but to step up and find something,” added Bankes.

Source: Express February 13, 2026 14:49 UTC