{
  "id": 10086511,
  "title": "'Your greatest competitors are also your greatest motivation' - the Kasia-Demi rivalry continues",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/your-greatest-competitors-are-also-your-greatest-motivation-the-kasia",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-26T21:29:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Cycling Weekly",
    "slug": "cycling-weekly",
    "url": "https://www.cyclingweekly.com/road-world-championships/your-greatest-competitors-are-also-your-greatest-motivation-the-kasia-demi-rivalry-continues"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney and Demi Vollering have long been rivals, with each pushing the other to greater heights. Vollering won the rainbow jersey, while Niewiadoma secured the silver medal. Their rivalry has intensified over the years, with each achieving notable victories. In the 2024 Worlds, Vollering reclaimed the yellow jersey, leaving Niewiadoma in second place. Despite the loss, Niewiadoma expressed determination to come back stronger. She acknowledged Vollering as her greatest motivation, stating that her performance fuels her desire to beat her next time. Their mutual respect is evident, with Vollering congratulating Niewiadoma on her strong performance. Both riders are eager to face each other again, promising an even more intense rivalry in the future.",
  "summary": "After another fierce battle, Demi Vollering and Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney explain how the sting of defeat and their mutual respect keep pushing them to new heights",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}