Cycling: Bronze for Bostock in European Championships in Turkey

Island cyclist came third in Team Pursuit

Isle of Man cyclist Matthew Bostock claimed a medal at the UEC Track Elite European Championships in Turkey during the week. 

Competing for Team GB in Konya, the 22-year-old took part in the Team Pursuit Bronze Final against France as the side won the Bronze Medal. 

His teammates in the event were Henry Hobbs, Tim Shoreman, Mark Stewart, Will Tidball, Ben Wiggins (the son of former Tour de France winner Bradley Wiggins) and Ollie Wood.

Bostock also took part in the Individual Pursuit, however, he narrowly missed out on a second Bronze medal as he crossed the line in fourth.

The Championships took place from 1-5 February.