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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Imogen Ainsworth

Mathieu van der Poel wins UCI World Championships after race hit by protestors

EPA

Mathieu van der Poel claimed the men’s world road race title in Glasgow in a thrilling race which saw Owain Doull finish the highest rank Brit after being involved in a strong breakaway group. Belgian Wout van Aert finished second, while Slovenia’s Tadej Pogačar took third.

An early lead was created by Patrick Gamper followed swiftly by Ireland’s Rory Townsend before a chase group including Brit Owain Doull soon brought them back into the fold to form a strong breakaway of nine riders.

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