'I always am the oldest on the list' – 92-year-old wins world title with record-setting ride

Walter Fowler, 92-year-old, secured the world title in the 500m time trial at the UCI Masters Track World Championships in London last week. As the sole competitor in his 90-94 age bracket, Fowler set a record-setting time of 50.06 seconds, establishing a new world best for his age group. The champion, who turned 92 earlier this year, had to obtain special permission from organizers to race alone in his age group.

After battling some health issues, Fowler dedicated five weeks to training and focused solely on the 500m race, emphasizing the importance of a strong start, middle, and finish. Despite a slow middle and second laps, Fowler's fast first lap propelled him to victory. This achievement marked Fowler's fourth Masters world title since his debut in Sydney, Australia, nearly two decades ago.

With an impressive record of inspiring younger cyclists, Fowler has set his sights on challenging the 100-plus age category's Hour Record and defending his 500m title in future championships.