Bruno Armirail questions results after unexpected time trial finish

French cyclist Bruno Armirail expressed confusion following his 26th-place finish in the time trial at the World Championships in Montréal. Despite the lower ranking, Armirail reported physiological data suggesting a near-personal best performance, averaging 436 watts over the 39.2-kilometer course.

Armirail, a three-time French national time trial champion riding for Visma | Lease a Bike, noted that his physical sensations and power output led him to expect a top-five finish. He questioned whether technical factors, such as aerodynamics or the use of federation-issued racing suits rather than team-specific gear, may have influenced the discrepancy between his performance metrics and his final position.

The event was won by Belgium’s Remco Evenepoel, while Armirail’s compatriot Paul Seixas secured the bronze medal.