American Brandon McNulty wins shock road race world title

Montreal - In a stunning upset, American cyclist Brandon McNulty has secured the men's cycling road race world title, marking the first time an American has accomplished this feat in 33 years. The 28-year-old rider stunned the favorites in Montreal on Sunday, showcasing his remarkable skills on the Canadian street circuit. With 32km remaining, McNulty broke clear and held off a disorganized chase, winning by a narrow margin of 13 seconds over Australian Michael Matthews, with former champion Mathieu van der Poel finishing in third place.

The last American to wear the coveted rainbow jersey was Lance Armstrong in 1993, six years before his controversial return to the Tour de France. McNulty's success comes after his UAE Emirates-XRG team-mate Tadej Pogacar claimed the individual champion title. Despite a series of chase groups and aggressive efforts from riders like Briton Tom Pidcock and Irishman Ben Healy, McNulty maintained a significant lead, eventually crossing the finish line in victory.