Mechanical problems impact Dan McConnell’s XCO race in Tokyo

Four-time Olympian Daniel McConnell was left to lament mechanical problems after finishing 30th in the men's cross-country mountain bike event at Izu on Monday.

The 35-year-old was disappointed with the result after taking strong form into the Tokyo Games.

At just 21, Great Britain's Thomas Pidcock won the event in 1 hour 25 minutes and 14 seconds. Swiss rider Mathias Flueckiger was 20 seconds back for the silver and Spaniard David Valero Serrano was a further 14 seconds back for bronze.

McConnell said he had issues with his gears, which forced him to get off his bike on some of the steep uphill sections and he was unable to recover.

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