SportsPublished: 28 September 2026 at 00:41

Montreal Road Cycling Worlds: US claims first road race gold since 1993, Latvia's Skujiņš finishes 23rd

The UCI Road World Championships in Montreal concluded with the men's elite road race, won by American Brandon McNulty. Latvia's Toms Skujiņš finished 23rd among the country's four representatives.

The UCI Road World Championships in Montreal wrapped up with their marquee event — the men's elite road race. Latvia had four riders competing, with Toms Skujiņš the best-placed among them, finishing 23rd.

American Brandon McNulty took the title, crossing the finish line first after nearly six hours of gripping racing over a 273-kilometer course.

The win marks the United States' first gold medal in the men's elite road race at the World Championships since 1993, highlighting how rare such a triumph has been for American cyclists in this event.

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