Great Britain prepares for Track World Championships in Shanghai
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 5:45 AM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026
Great Britain's Olympic and defending world champions will compete at the 2026 Track World Championships from October 14 to 18 at the Shanghai Velodrome. The event marks the first qualifying opportunity for track cycling for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, with 22 titles contested in various disciplines. Great Britain aims to improve on their second-place finish in 2025, where they won six medals, including two golds, while missing key cyclists like Katie Archibald and Katy Marchant due to retirement. Key riders to watch include Emma Finucane and Sophie Capewell, both Olympic gold medalists, and several promising newcomers making their senior debuts.
- •Championships run from October 14-18 at Shanghai Velodrome.
- •22 titles available in sprint and endurance events.
- •Great Britain finished second in 2025, trailing the Netherlands.
- •Emma Finucane and Sophie Capewell lead GB's women's sprint team.
- •Notable veterans include Ethan Vernon and Mark Stewart in men's endurance.
- 5:45 AMYahoo Sports — How to watch GB Olympic stars compete in Track World Championships
- 5:45 AMBBC Sport — How to watch GB Olympic stars compete in Track World Championships
"Olympic and defending world champions will be competing at the Shanghai Velodrome for the 2026 Track World Championships this week, and you can watch it on the BBC.
"Olympic and defending world champions will be competing at the Shanghai Velodrome for the 2026 Track World Championships this week, and you can watch it on the BBC.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 12, 2026, 5:45 AMHow to watch GB Olympic stars compete in Track World Championships
Olympic and defending world champions will be competing at the Shanghai Velodrome for the 2026 Track World Championships this week, and you can watch it on the BBC.
- BBC SportOct 12, 2026, 5:45 AMHow to watch GB Olympic stars compete in Track World Championships
Olympic and defending world champions will be competing at the Shanghai Velodrome for the 2026 Track World Championships this week, and you can watch it on the BBC.
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