Lindsay De Vylder pakt brons op het WK baanwielrennen
On October 15, 2026, during the world track cycling championships in Shanghai, Belgian rider Lindsay De Vylder secured a bronze medal in a chaotic men’s scratch race, Sporza reported. The result capped a quick double-medal performance for the Belgian team following Lotte Kopecky’s victory in the elimination race earlier that session.
How the Scratch Race Unfolded
The scratch race developed into a fluid test of tactical positioning as British rider Matthew Bostock established a solo breakaway. Bostock maintained his advantage to claim the gold medal, while New Zealand’s Tom Sexton fought through the chasing groups to secure the silver. De Vylder positioned himself within the chase behind the leaders, using the closing laps to secure the third step of the podium. The performance marks the sixth world championship medal of De Vylder’s career, serving as a key competitive benchmark ahead of his upcoming defense of the madison title alongside teammate Fabio Van den Bossche.
Behind the podium finishers, Thomas Cornish of Australia and Yanne Dorenbos of the Netherlands completed the top tier of the scratch standings. Earlier tactical moves by European champion Alex Vogel of Switzerland failed to stick against a peloton that frequently monitored each other rather than closing down early gaps immediately.
Broader Championship Context in Shanghai
The evening session at the Shanghai venue featured multiple world titles across sprinting and endurance disciplines. Great Britain won the women’s team pursuit with Erin Boothman, Anna Morris, Millie Couzens, and Josie Knight defeating Italy, marking the nation’s ninth world title in the discipline. In the men’s keirin, Harrie Lavreysen will be the favorite for a fifth world title, with finalists including Yuan Liying, Sophie Capewell, and Mina Sato mentioned in related events.
Racing continues at the venue with additional rounds and finals scheduled, including Kopecky entering the women’s omnium and Jules Hesters representing Belgium in the men’s points race.
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