Canada's Genest denied silver in women's keirin at UCI Track Nations Cup after being relegated

Canada's Lauriane Genest appeared to win silver in the women's keirin final on the final day of the UCI Track Nations Cup on Sunday in Milton, Ont., but was relegated after review, placing fifth.

Germany's Alessa-Catriona Pröpster won gold, with Colombia's Martha Bayona and Britain's Katy Marchant each being bumped up one spot to claim silver and bronze, respectively.

Mexico's Daniela Gaxiola was also relegated, finishing sixth.

After being passed, Genest — the 2020 Olympic bronze medallist in the keirin — was not in an ideal position, being boxed in by multiple riders and dropping as low as fourth on the final two laps, but the Canadian appeared to muster just enough to edge Bayona for second place.

Shortly after the race, the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) made the decision to relegate Genest "for not having held their line during the last 200 [metres] of the race." The Canadian rider veered too far to the outside on the final turn before regaining form. Cycling Canada appealed the ruling, which was upheld.

Alessa-Catriona Pröpster