British teenager Josh Tarling on Wednesday claimed the time-trial title at the European cycling championships, cementing his growing reputation as one of the sport's future stars.
The 19-year-old, who was bronze medallist at the world championships in Scotland last month, defeated Stefan Bissegger of Switzerland by 43 seconds with Wout van Aert of Belgium taking bronze just a fraction behind on the 29.5km course.
Stefan Kung, of Switzerland, a pre-race favourite, crashed into a barrier before finishing in 11th place with blood pouring from his face and with his helmet shattered.
JOSH TARLING, ELITE MEN’S EUROPEAN ITT CHAMPION!!! 👏 pic.twitter.com/6MX6hC8kfL
— robyn (@robynjournalist) September 20, 2023
In the women's race, Swiss rider Marlen Reusser claimed the title for a third time.
The 32-year-old finished 43 seconds ahead of Britain's Anna Henderson with Christina Schweinberger of Austria a further second behind.
Marlen Reusser is European Champion for the third time in a row!💥
— Swiss Cycling (@swisscycling) September 20, 2023
Woooww !!🤩🤯🚀 Congrats!
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