Harrie Lavreysen Wins Record 16th Title

Dutch cyclist Harrie Lavreysen solidified his status as the most successful track cyclist in history by winning his sixth consecutive men's sprint title at the 2024 UCI Track World Championships, bringing his total to a record 16 world championship titles. He dominated the final, defeating compatriot Jeffrey Hoogland, after previously winning gold in the men's one-kilometre time trial and team sprint earlier in the week. Lavreysen's achievements surpass the previous record of 14 titles held by Arnaud Tournant. In women's events, Julie Leth emerged victorious in the points race, while Japan's Mina Sato clinched the gold in the women's Keirin. Lavreysen aims to further his legacy at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, targeting a record beyond the seven Olympic titles held by Jason Kenny. This week's championships showcased a total of 21 gold medal events, highlighting the intense competition in track cycling.