Megan Arens of the Netherlands claimed the gold medal in the women’s junior time trial at the Road World Championships on Thursday, delivering a dominant performance and securing the rainbow jersey. The 17-year-old completed the course in a winning time that bested her competitors, marking a notable victory for Dutch cycling.
Arens’ triumph underscores the Netherlands’ continued strength in junior cycling and establishes her as a rider to watch as she progresses to the senior ranks.The result also reshapes the landscape of women’s junior time trialing, setting a new benchmark for future competitions. The championships,currently underway,will continue with further races throughout the week,determining world champions across various age categories and disciplines.
Ostiz, who will step up to Movistar’s senior women’s team from next season, secured the silver medal, finishing just two seconds behind Arens.Norwegian rider Oda Aune Gissinger took home the bronze.Arens’ teammate, Roos Müller, finished just outside the podium in fourth place, 10 seconds off the pace, while pre-race favorite Erin Boothman (Great Britain) missed out on a medal by 11 seconds after a brief mechanical issue on the climb.
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