Remco Evenepoel Wins Second Consecutive World Time Trial Title

Belgian cyclist Remco Evenepoel successfully defended his world time trial title in Zurich, overcoming significant difficulties including a dropped chain and a malfunctioning power meter. He completed the 46.1km course with a time that edged out Italian rival Filippo Ganna by just six seconds, marking this event as the toughest time trial of his career. Evenepoel's victory adds to his impressive achievements this year, having already secured Olympic gold in both the road race and time trial events in Paris. Grace Brown also shone in the women's event, becoming the first woman to win both Olympic and world titles in the same year. Evenepoel's resilience showcased not only his athletic talent but also his mental fortitude, as he managed to race without critical performance data. He now aims to replicate his Olympic success in the upcoming road race in Zurich.