If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. That might be a sensible motto for the unsuspecting bicycle mechanic, but it is a dangerous philosophy for Olympic athletes. Just ask Katie Archibald as she chases down a second consecutive gold medal at the Olympic Games.
She was part of the Great Britain team that topped the podium in the women’s team pursuit five years ago. They also broke the world record three times. In the circumstances, Archibald could be excused for assuming that what was good enough in Rio will be good enough in Tokyo this summer.
That she chooses not to is more than just a guard against complacency. It is an indication of the high standards set by the 27-year-old Scot, who refuses to
