Silver and bronze for NZ on track

2:46 pm on 29 July 2014

The New Zealand track cyclists Simon van Velthooven and Matthew Archibald have won silver and bronze medals respectively in the 1,000-metre time trial in Glasgow.

Simon van Velthooven of New Zealand wins silver in the Mens 1000m Time Trial.  Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.

Simon van Velthooven of New Zealand wins silver in the Mens 1000m Time Trial. Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. Photo: Photosport

Archibald set a new Commonwealth Games record with his ride and then it was a tense wait to see whether his time was good enough to retain the gold medal position.

Archibald could only look on as New Zealand's Simon van Velthooven and Australian Scott Sunderland had a blistering ride in the final race.

Scott Sunderland of Australia reclaimed the Games record with his gold-winning performance,