World Cycling Championships, Van Vleuten gold with a fractured elbow. Silvia Persico bronze

Van Vleuten surprises at the end and wins unexpected gold at the World Cycling Championship

The Dutch Annemiek van Vleuten, injured in the elbow after a fall last Wednesday in the mixed relay event, has been proclaimed the new online world champion of the Road Cycling World Championships that is being held in Wollongong (Australia) after surprising the group of favorites in the...

World Cycling Championships, Van Vleuten gold with a fractured elbow. Silvia Persico bronze

The Dutchman had fallen badly during the time trial, Wednesday, and his presence had been in doubt until the end. The decisive attack 600 meters from the finish. The Azzurra is also on the podium

Van Vleuten takes a remarkable Worlds win despite a fractured elbow - CyclingTips

The Dutchwoman was well out of contention, until she wasn't.

Van Wlene, starting with a fractured elbow, wins world championship group run

On the group ride, the cyclists scaled 164.3 kilometres with a finish in Vollonon near Sydney.