Marlen Reusser holds off Zoe Backstedt to retain world time-trial cycling title

Switzerland's Marlen Reusser successfully defended her world time-trial cycling title, holding off Britain's Zoe Backstedt who finished in second place to claim silver. Franziska appears to have taken the bronze medal position based on the medal ceremony described. Dutch star Demi Vollering, who may have been considered a contender, could only manage eighth place in the event.