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Italy wins double silver in team pursuit at Track Cycling World Championships
Italy secured two silver medals in the team pursuit events during the second day of the 2026 Track Cycling World Championships in Shanghai.
The men's quartet, consisting of Filippo Ganna, Francesco Lamon, Alessio Magagnotti, and Jonathan Milan, finished with a time of 3'45"596. They faced the defending champions, Denmark, who took the gold with a time of 3'40"865. Great Britain earned the bronze.
The women's team, featuring Elisa Balsamo, Vittoria Guazzini, Martina Fidanza, Chiara Consonni, and Martina Alzini, also claimed silver. They were defeated in the final by Great Britain, who finished in 4'04"610, while the Italian side clocked 4'09"967.
These results provide significant UCI ranking points for the Italian teams as they prepare for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic qualification process.
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