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Italy announces squad for Junior Track World Championships
The Italian cycling federation has announced the 24-athlete roster for the Junior Track World Championships, scheduled to take place in Heusden-Zolder, Belgium, from August 19 to August 23. The squad is evenly split between 12 men and 12 women.
Notable participants include Maria Acuti and Elisa Bianchi, who previously secured gold in the Women's Junior Team Pursuit at the European Championships. Other key athletes include Agata Campana, Alessia Orsi, and Matilde Rossignoli, who were runners-up in the Team Pursuit last year. Among the men, Jacopo Vendramin returns following a successful 2025 season where he earned three medals.
Italy enters the competition as the defending leader of the medal standings, having secured 13 podium finishes—including six gold medals—during the previous championship.
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Belgium · Elisa Bianchi · Heusden-Zolder · Italy · Maria Acuti
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Technical commissioners Diego Bragato, Ivan Quaranta, Edoardo Salvoldi, and Marco Villa released the call-ups for the Junior Track World Championships. www.federciclismo.it · pedaletricolore.it
- [● 2 SOURCES] Jacopo Vendramin earned three medals in 2025: silver in the Elimination and bronze in both the Omnium and Scratch. www.federciclismo.it · pedaletricolore.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Maria Acuti and Elisa Bianchi previously won gold in the Women's Junior Team Pursuit at the European Championships. www.pedalerosa.it
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Junior Track World Championships will take place in Heusden-Zolder, Belgium, from August 19 to August 23. www.federciclismo.it · pedaletricolore.it
- [● 2 SOURCES] Italy finished the previous edition at the top of the medal table with 13 podiums, including six golds, three silvers, and four bronzes. www.federciclismo.it · pedaletricolore.it
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Italian contingent consists of 24 athletes, divided equally between 12 women and 12 men. www.federciclismo.it · pedaletricolore.it