Marlen Reusser holds off Zoe Backstedt to retain world time-trial cycling title
Marlen Reusser retained her world time-trial cycling title in Montreal by defeating Zoe Backstedt by 40 seconds. The Swiss rider secured her second consecutive world championship on her 35th birthday, while Demi Vollering finished eighth. Franziska Koch of Germany claimed the bronze medal in the 39.2km race.
- ▪Marlen Reusser won the world time-trial title in Montreal, beating Zoe Backstedt by 40 seconds.
- ▪Zoe Backstedt was the fastest at the first two intermediate checks but was overtaken in the second half of the race.
- ▪Franziska Koch finished third, securing a bronze medal that added to her successful season which included winning Paris-Roubaix.
- ▪Demi Vollering, who was expected to be a main challenger, finished in eighth place.
- ▪Mathieu van der Poel won the final stage of the Tour of Luxembourg with a long solo break ahead of the world road race.
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Marlen Reusser (centre) receives her gold medal with Zoe Backstedt (left) winning silver and Franziska Koch (right) bronze. Photograph: Chris Auld/SWpix.com/ShutterstockView image in fullscreenMarlen Reusser (centre) receives her gold medal with Zoe Backstedt (left) winning silver and Franziska Koch (right) bronze. Photograph: Chris Auld/SWpix.com/ShutterstockCyclingMarlen Reusser holds off Zoe Backstedt to retain world time-trial cycling titleSwiss rider denies British challenger in MontrealFranziska Koch finishes third, Demi Vollering eighthAgence France-PresseSun 20 Sep 2026 13.16 EDTLast modified on Sun 20 Sep 2026 13.18 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleMarlen Reusser retained her world time-trial title in Montreal on Sunday as her expected main challenger, Demi Vollering,…
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