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Gillespie Wins Second World Title with Gold in Shanghai

Gillespie secured 42 points after winning two sprints and finishing second in two others, finishing five clear of Amalie Dideriksen.

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Ireland's Lara Gillespie is world champion for the second time after taking gold in a dominant performance in the points race at the UCI World Track Championships in China.

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Ireland's Lara Gillespie triumphs at Cycling World Championships in China

It’s the Wicklow native’s second gold at the event, having previously won in 2025.

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Lara Gillespie wins gold at track cycling world championships

Lara Gillespie produced a sensational ride to win the gold medal in the points race on the final day of the UCI Track World Championships in Shanghai, earning herself another coveted rainbow jersey in utterly commanding style.

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Lara Gillespie secures second world gold medal

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Gillespie wins second world title with gold in Shanghai

Ireland's Lara Gillespie is world champion for the second time after taking gold in a dominant performance in the points race at the UCI World Track Championships in China.

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Track Cycling Worlds: Irishman Lara Gillespie Wins Points Race

The 25-year-old rider won the second world title of her career on the Shanghai track. Frenchwoman Marion Borras finished far from the podium.

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Track Cycling World Championships: Ireland's Lara Gillespie wins gold

Ireland's Lara Gillespie is world champion for the second season in a row after dominating the points race on the final day of competition at the UCI World Track Championships in China.

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BBC News broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Sunday, October 18, 2026.
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