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Australia secured the silver medal in the men's team sprint event at the UCI Track Cycling World Championships in Shanghai. In the opening round, Australia defeated a British team that was missing Matt Richardson. The Australian squad, comprising Leigh Hoffman, Ryan Elliott, and Danny Barber, finished as runners-up against the Netherlands in the final.

Hoffman explained that they introduced a minor strategic adjustment during the final, hoping to capitalize on a gamble that nearly paid off. They were up to the 500-metre mark when they nearly matched the Dutch team's performance. Hoffman acknowledged the bittersweet nature of missing out on the winning position, but expressed optimism, stating that this silver medal marks a positive trend for the team.

Australia's victory came after a preliminary round win over a British team that had previously seen Richardson withdraw due to alleged misconduct. Richardson had previously won three Olympic medals for Australia before switching to Great Britain following the 2024 Paris Games. Other Australian cyclists in Shanghai included Kristina Clonan, Molly McGill, and Alessia McCaig, who placed seventh in the women's team sprint.