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16 hours ago
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Track cyclist Matt Richardson sets world record in the 200-metre flying start
Agency: Konya (Turkey), Aug 15 (AP) British track cyclist Matt Richardson set the world record in the 200-meter flying start by becoming the first person to break the 9-second mark. Richardson, who won three medals for Australia at the Paris Olympics before switching allegiance to Britain, recorded a time of 8.941 seconds at the Konya Velodrome on Thursday. The 26-year-old Richardson broke Dutchman Harrie Lavreysen's record (9.088) set in Paris last summer. 'I was basically just a passenger. I gave the bike a bit of direction and it was just steering itself almost," Richardson said in a British Cycling press release. 'I know this track can be quite a handful out of the corners so I was cautious in those spots but other than that it was just going as hard as I can." The England-born Richardson won two silver medals last summer — in individual sprint and keirin — as well as a bronze in team sprint. Also, Will Bjergfelt of Britain set a world record in the C5 UCI Hour Record covering 51.471 kilometers in 60 minutes. He became the first para-cyclist to also break the 50-kilometer barrier. AP SSC SSC view comments First Published: August 15, 2025, 09:00 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Winnipeg Free Press
a day ago
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- Winnipeg Free Press
Track cyclist Matt Richardson sets world record in the 200-meter flying start
KONYA, Turkey (AP) — British track cyclist Matt Richardson set the world record in the 200-meter flying start on Thursday by becoming the first person to break the 9-second mark. Richardson, who won three medals for Australia at the Paris Olympics before switching allegiance to Britain, recorded a time of 8.941 seconds at the Konya Velodrome. The 26-year-old Richardson broke Dutchman Harrie Lavreysen's record (9.088) set in Paris last summer. 'I was basically just a passenger. I gave the bike a bit of direction and it was just steering itself almost,' Richardson said in a British Cycling press release. 'I know this track can be quite a handful out of the corners so I was cautious in those spots but other than that it was just going as hard as I can.' The England-born Richardson won two silver medals last summer — in individual sprint and keirin — as well as a bronze in team sprint. Also, Will Bjergfelt of Britain set a world record in the C5 UCI Hour Record covering 51.471 kilometers in 60 minutes. He became the first para-cyclist to also break the 50-kilometer barrier. ___ AP sports:
