'It was phenomenal' – Great Britain earn two gold medals on second day of Track World Championships
Women's team pursuit squad regain top spot, while Matt Bostock takes maiden world title in men's scratch race
Great Britain secured two gold medals in the UCI Track World Championships in Shanghai, China on Thursday. Matt Bostock won the men's scratch race, followed by the British women's team pursuit squad, who dominated their final against Italy, winning by over five seconds. The winning British team included three riders who had previously won the European title and four-time junior world champion Erin Boothman.
Team pursuit champion Josie Knight praised the team's strategy, stating, "To come home with a gold is really special." Bostock's individual victory was a result of his hard-fought solo effort in the 40-lap race. Meanwhile, Denmark claimed the men's team pursuit title for the fourth consecutive year, with a five-second margin. Lotte Kopecky secured her third elimination race world title, while Abi Miller made her senior Track Worlds debut and placed ninth.
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