Team pursuit women claim silver at the velodrome
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Silver for New Zealand in the women's team pursuit at the velodrome, while we're looking ominous in kayak sprints and high jump.The team pursuit silver medal winners at the velodrome say they're proud to finish second to a very strong United States team in the final.New Zealand were just 0.6 seconds back from the Americans after a strong finish to the final, but the US led from start to finish.The team of Ally Woolaston, Bryony Botha, Emily Shearman and Nicole Shields is very young for an international pursuit team, and is still seen as developing their skills.Hamish Kerr also caused some nervy moments to fans in the high jump, but eventually qualified for the final.And kayak sprinters Dame Lisa Carrington and Aimee Fisher look in fine fettle ahead of their finals. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details