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Harrie Lavreysen wins keirin world title for fifth time
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Harrie Lavreysen has become the first rider to win the keirin world title five times, after taking victory in the final in Shanghai.
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Harrie Lavreysen has won the keirin world title for a fifth time, becoming the first rider to achieve the feat. The Dutchman took the lead in the final in Shanghai and held it to the finish, moving clear of British cycling great Chris Hoy, according to ANP, in a report published by Nieuws.nl. [1]
The keirin sees six riders follow a motorised pacer before sprinting over the final three laps. Lavreysen first won the world title in the event in 2020.
The 29-year-old had already won his 21st world title overall on Wednesday, taking gold in the team sprint. He is also a five-time Olympic champion and has held the record for most world titles in track cycling since 2024. French rider Arnaud Tournant is second on 14, ANP reported. [1]
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