Korey Boddington ends Jody Cundy's 20-year world title reign

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Last updated Oct 29, 2026

Korey Boddington ends Jody Cundy's 20-year world title reign
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At the para cycling track world championships in the Netherlands, Jody Cundy's two-decade hold on the C4 kilo time trial title ended as he secured silver. Cundy clocked one minute and 4.93 seconds, while Australian Korey Boddington won gold with a time that surpassed Cundy's by 2.25 seconds. Cundy, 48, began his championship journey in 2006 and previously held the title for 15 consecutive events. On day one of the championships, Great Britain's Rebecca Newark also claimed a gold medal in the women's C5 kilo time trial, amid other strong performances from British competitors. Cundy had acknowledged the challenges of extending his success due to age constraints.

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  • •Jody Cundy won his first title in 2006.
  • •Cundy is also a nine-time Paralympic champion.
  • •Newark secured gold in the women's C5 kilo time trial.
  • •Other British cyclists earned silver and bronze medals.
  • •Cundy cited age as a factor in his title defense.
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Jody Cundy's 20-year reign as para cycling's C4 kilo time trial world champion was ended by Australian Korey Boddington.

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