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Brandon McNulty wins first U.S. road race world title in 33 years

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Last updated Sep 27, 2026

Brandon McNulty wins first U.S. road race world title in 33 years

Summary

Brandon McNulty achieved a historic victory at the World Road Cycling Championships in Montreal, becoming the first American man to win the senior road race since 1993. McNulty launched an attack from a leading group with 20 miles remaining, finishing 13 seconds ahead of Australian Michael Matthews. This win places him alongside Greg LeMond and Lance Armstrong as the only Americans to secure this title. Meanwhile, Slovenia's Tadej Pogacar, who was unable to compete due to an injury, previously denied Remco Evenepoel a chance to sweep the titles in 2025. In the women’s race, Dutchwoman Demi Vollering claimed her first world title, outpacing Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney for the win, while Kristen Faulkner was the top American finisher in 21st place.

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Status Watch

•McNulty wins road race at World Road Cycling Championships 2026.
•He finishes 13 seconds ahead of Michael Matthews.
•Pogacar missed the event due to an injury.
•Demi Vollering claims the women's road race title.
•Kristen Faulkner is the top American female finisher in 21st.

Latest Updates

7:58 PMYahoo Sports — American McNulty wins shock road race world title
7:26 PMYahoo Sports — Brandon McNulty wins U.S.' first road race world title in 33 years

What they're saying

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Brandon McNulty became the first American in 33 years to win the men's cycling road race world title as he stunned the favourites in Montreal on Sunday.McNulty quickly built up a lead of more than a minute at one point but with 9km left, Pidcock brought a group including Del Toro and Paul Seixas, another of the pre-race favourites, to within 10sec of the loan leader.
— Yahoo Sports