McNulty ends 33-year US drought at road race world championship
American Brandon McNulty won the men's road race world title in Montreal, becoming the first US rider since Lance Armstrong in 1993 to claim the crown.
Brandon McNulty produced a stunning ride in Montreal to become the first American in 33 years to win the men's road race world championship, ending a drought that stretched back to Lance Armstrong's victory in 1993.
The 28-year-old completed the demanding 273.4km course in six hours and 17 minutes, crossing the line 13 seconds ahead of the chasing pack. He put his hands on his head in disbelief as he took the win.
Australia's Michael Matthews finished second, while former world champion Mathieu van der Poel of the Netherlands claimed third place.
McNulty launched his decisive attack with around 30km remaining and had built a 50-second advantage by the start of the final lap. His lead narrowed to just 10 seconds as he visibly tired on the closing climb, but the group behind him could not close the gap in time.
Speaking afterwards, McNulty said he had not believed he would win until the final 800 metres because of how exhausted he felt, describing his victory as something close to a miracle that he had known was possible but unlikely.
Elsewhere in the race, Britain's Tom Pidcock came home seventh, Ireland's Ben Healy finished 10th, and Belgium's Remco Evenepoel placed 12th.
