Jonathan Milan breaks world record and wins gold in Shanghai

At the 2026 UCI Track World Championships in Shanghai, Italian cyclist Jonathan Milan achieved a historic milestone by winning the gold medal in the individual pursuit and setting a new world record. During the qualifying rounds, Milan clocked a time of 3:58.850, becoming the first rider in history to break the four-minute barrier in this discipline. He secured the title in the final by defeating Denmark’s Frederik Madsen with a time of 4:00.769.

Italy also saw success in the same event, as Filippo Ganna claimed the bronze medal after defeating Rasmus Pedersen. The Italian national team’s performance at the championships has been strong, accumulating multiple medals including golds, silvers, and bronzes across various disciplines.

Other notable results from the championships include Jeffrey Hoogland winning the kilometer time trial and British riders Mark Stewart and Anna Morris securing gold in the points race and omnium, respectively. The event in Shanghai serves as a significant showcase for China’s growing investment in cycling infrastructure.