Evenepoel Takes Fourth Straight World Time Trial Title in Montreal
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- Remco Evenepoel won his fourth successive men's world time trial title in Montreal.
- He led by more than 30 seconds at the second intermediate check on the 39.2km course.
- Marlen Reusser retained the women's world time trial title.
- Reusser defeated Zoe Backstedt in the women's race.
Remco Evenepoel won his fourth consecutive men's world time trial championship in Montreal, while Marlen Reusser retained the women's title ahead of Zoe Backstedt.
Remco Evenepoel won the men's world time trial championship for the fourth consecutive year, delivering a commanding ride in Montreal on Sunday. The 2024 Olympic champion arrived as the heavy favorite and lived up to that billing.
The Belgian was already more than 30 seconds clear of the field by the second intermediate time check, which came just past halfway on the 39.2-kilometer (24.4-mile) course. No rider came close to matching his pace thereafter.
In the women's race, Marlen Reusser retained her world title, holding off a challenge from Zoe Backstedt to defend her crown.
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Written by the Matchday Live desk from reporting by The Guardian.
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