Marlen Reusser paces to perfection to defend elite women's time-trial title at Montréal World Championships
Swiss rider defeated Great Britain's Zoe Bäckstedt, who led through the early time-checks
Marlen Reusser successfully defended her elite women's time-trial title at the Montréal World Championships with a measured pace. Riding in perfect sync, the Swiss cyclist secured a victory over Zoe Bäckstedt, who finished second on her senior Worlds debut. The 39.2km flat course saw Reusser finish in 50:24, 40 seconds ahead of her British rival.
Despite the challenges and the long distance, Reusser embraced the experience, particularly on her 35th birthday. She emphasized that the pressure was not a factor, as she always viewed the challenge as an opportunity to win.
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