Josh Charlton Sets World Record in Cycling

Josh Charlton of Great Britain set a new world record in the men's individual pursuit at the Track Cycling World Championships in Denmark, clocking a time of 3:59.304, which surpassed the previous record of 3:59.636 held by Italy's Filippo Ganna. This achievement makes Charlton only the third cyclist in history to break the four-minute barrier. He will compete against Italy's Jonathan Milan, who qualified with a personal best of 4:00.296, in the finals for the gold medal. Charlton has already secured a silver medal in the Men's Team Pursuit event earlier in the championships. His remarkable performance comes after overcoming health challenges earlier this year, as he expressed disbelief and joy at his record-breaking time. The event has garnered significant excitement, with Charlton's coach celebrating the unexpected success.