Italy announces squad for Track Cycling World Championships in Shanghai

The Italian national track cycling team has announced its 21-athlete roster for the Elite Track Cycling World Championships, held in Shanghai from October 14 to 18. The event, taking place at the Shanghai Velodrome on Chongming Island, marks the beginning of the qualification path toward the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

Notable inclusions are Filippo Ganna and Jonathan Milan, who return to track competition after focusing on road racing. The squad also features Olympic Madison champions Vittoria Guazzini and Chiara Consonni, alongside several members of the women’s team pursuit squad that won gold in Santiago. The roster also emphasizes youth development, including athletes such as Alessio Magagnotti, Davide Stella, Etienne Grimod, and Filippo Cusumano.