Anna Henderson Wins Commonwealth Games Time Trial Silver

England's Anna Henderson has won silver in the women's time trial at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games, finishing behind Australia's Grace Brown.

Riding the course at West Park on Thursday, August 4, the 23-year-old stopped the clock at 40:38.55, just 33 seconds down on Brown's winning time of 40:05.20. New Zealand's Georgia Williams took bronze, more than 45 seconds further back, with Brown's Australian teammate Georgia Baker fourth, according to the official results.

It is the biggest individual medal yet for the Hertfordshire rider, who won the British national time trial title in 2021 and races for Team Jumbo-Visma.

Henderson is also one of the few vegans in the women's peloton, and she is happy to talk about it. She told Rouleur magazine last year that she used to be "one of the biggest meat eaters out there" before connecting what was on her plate with the animals it came from. She says the switch has made her a quicker rider, and that her team has been "really good" at supporting her choice (via Yahoo Sport).

I feel no difference, I feel better. I'm faster, I'm a bit leaner and I love it.

She has a simple message for other riders too: "It's super easy [going vegan], actually. I think riders are scared that it will be really hard, but in my opinion, I've been totally fine and it's been a really good experience."

It has been a fine summer for plant-powered athletes. Last month Vivian Kong won world championship épée bronze in Cairo, Novak Djokovic won his seventh Wimbledon, and Alex Morgan was named player of the tournament as the USA won the CONCACAF W Championship.

No meat, no problem.