Mark Stewart becomes world champion in points race at 31
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 8:27 AM
Last updated Oct 30, 2026
Mark Stewart, a 31-year-old cyclist from Scotland, claimed victory in the points race at the World Track Cycling Championships in Shanghai earlier this month. After a hiatus from professional cycling during the pandemic and subsequent personal challenges, he returned to the sport through determination and training. Stewart had previously won two silver medals and a bronze before achieving this milestone, which he views as a personal accomplishment rather than a validation of his worth as an athlete. Following his triumph, he aims to leverage this success as he prepares for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, signaling a new phase in his cycling career.
- •Stewart wins gold in the points race at World Championships in Shanghai
- •He previously earned two silvers and a bronze in world competition
- •Stopped cycling professionally post-Covid and worked various jobs
- •Considers his world title a personal achievement, not career-defining
- •Aims for Olympic competition in Los Angeles in 2028
- 8:27 AMYahoo Sports — From lifeguard to world champion - Stewart savours title
- 8:17 AMBBC Sport — From lifeguard to world champion - Stewart savours title
"Scotland's Mark Stewart stopped cycling professionally after the Covid-19 pandemic. Now he is a world champion in the points race at age 31.
"Scotland's Mark Stewart stopped cycling professionally after the Covid-19 pandemic. Now he is a world champion in the points race at age 31.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 30, 2026, 8:27 AMFrom lifeguard to world champion - Stewart savours title
Scotland's Mark Stewart stopped cycling professionally after the Covid-19 pandemic. Now he is a world champion in the points race at age 31.
- BBC SportOct 30, 2026, 8:17 AMFrom lifeguard to world champion - Stewart savours title
Scotland's Mark Stewart stopped cycling professionally after the Covid-19 pandemic. Now he is a world champion in the points race at age 31.
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