CyclistThe best photos from the womens Olympic Road Race Paris 2024Womens cycling never fails to deliver, but the Olympic road race went to another level. Imagine saying the lead group of four after the final climb included Lotte Kopecky and Marianne Vos, and neither would win.The incredible display saw Kristen Faulkner become the first American woman to win the road race since Connie Carpenter-Phinney won the very first 40 years ago.Photographer Zac Williams was in the heart of the action all weekend to capture the pain and the glory of an incredible race, here are some of our favourite shots of his from the womens race find the gallery for the mens race here.Zac Williams/ZW PhotographyAqueducts really mess with the eyes.Zac Williams/ZW PhotographyBike racing, cobbles, Paris. Hard to beat.Zac Williams/ZW PhotographyKristen Faulkner had diamonds in the legs, this was just the start.Zac Williams/ZW PhotographyUnbelievable display from the British team, with all three making it to the front group after the big split and this pair, Anna Henderson and Lizzie Deignan, were the most active.Zac Williams/ZW PhotographyDemi Vollering is always animated.Zac Williams/ZW PhotographyStrong fifth for Pfeiffer Georgi after a hard day in the saddle, and a lovely picture for the wall as well.Zac Williams/ZW PhotographyFaulkner was doing serious damage on the Cte de la Butte Montmartre.Zac Williams/ZW PhotographyIt was great to see Queen Lizzie back flying at the Olympics. Zac Williams/ZW PhotographyMavi Garca gave it a good go for Spain in what will surely be her last Olympics.Zac Williams/ZW PhotographyDeignan launched one of the key moves of the race but couldnt stick with the pace of Blanka Vas and Marianne Vos once they joined her.Zac Williams/ZW PhotographyVas vs Vos wouldve been an excellent showdown on two multi-disciplinary talents at opposite ends of the their careers.Zac Williams/ZW PhotographyBut Kristen Faulkner had other plans. Though apparently those plans didnt include celebrating yet.Zac Williams/ZW PhotographyStill not yet.Zac Williams/ZW PhotographyStill riding.Zac Williams/ZW PhotographyIs it safe?Zac Williams/ZW PhotographyFinally it sinks in.Zac Williams/ZW PhotographyKristen Faulkner, Olympic champion.Zac Williams/ZW PhotographyStar spangled banner intensifies.Zac Williams/ZW PhotographyChapeau these three.Zac Williams/ZW PhotographyFrame that one.Zac Williams/ZW PhotographyNo dancing for Alison Jackson, but she did get to congratulate her trade teammate Faulkner.Zac Williams/ZW PhotographyGolden hour.Zac Williams/ZW PhotographyJust a GOAT short of a full set of eyes.Zac Williams/ZW PhotographyGot her. Even with her palmars winning Olympic silver is a proud moment.Zac Williams/ZW PhotographyVos was already the GOAT when Faulkner started cycling. Incredible achievement. Related Posts The best photos from the mens Olympic Road Race Paris 2024 vita Muzic interview: If I had to choose between the Olympics or the Tour de France, it would be the Tour de France Ranking the gold bikes of cyclings Olympic champions Tour de France Femmes 2024: Route, how to watch and all you need to know The post The best photos from the womens Olympic Road Race Paris 2024 appeared first on Cyclist.