Vittoria Bussi has once again etched her name in the annals of cycling history by setting a new women's hour record for the third time. This remarkable achievement took place at the Velodromo Bicentenario in Aguascalientes, Mexico, where she covered an impressive distance of 50.455 kilometers.

Bussi, a 38-year-old Italian cyclist, had previously held the record from 2018 to 2021. Her latest feat comes after a challenging attempt the day before, which she had to abandon just past the halfway point. Her persistence paid off, as she not only surpassed her previous record of 50.267 kilometers set in October 2023 but also reaffirmed her status as a dominant force in women's cycling.

Reflecting on her journey, Bussi shared, "I can say with a smile that I contributed to the history of the hour record for women. This record has always been really special to me as an athlete and as a person, and I hope I have transmitted to young generations and people that sport is not just an athletic performance but that athletes bring messages to the world."

Bussi's record-breaking ride is part of a broader narrative in the sport, where she continues to push the boundaries of what's possible. She is now set to attempt another world record in Aguascalientes—the women's 4km individual pursuit. This event has seen significant changes since the distance was increased from 3km to 4km in January 2024, aligning it with the men's event.

The current record for the women's 4km individual pursuit is held by British rider Anna Morris, who set a time of four minutes 24.060 seconds in Manchester this past February. As Bussi prepares for her next challenge, the cycling world watches with bated breath, eager to see if she can once again redefine the limits of endurance and speed.