Graham's Tactical Masterclass Seals Cycling Legacy

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In a breathtaking display of tactical brilliance, Fin Graham (25) stormed to his fourth consecutive UCI Para-Cycling Road World Championship title in Ronse, Belgium, cementing his status as the dominant force in C3 category racing. The Paralympic gold medalist timed his final-kilometer attack to perfection, outlasting French rival Thomas Peyroton Dartet in a nail-biting sprint finish.

Key Race Moments:

• 🚴 Strategic Breakaway: Graham initiated decisive move at 800m mark
• ⏱️ 1.2-second margin of victory over Peyroton Dartet
• 🌧️ Challenging wet conditions on Flanders circuit
• 🇬🇧 British squad claims 3 gold, 4 silver, 2 bronze medals

"This jersey means everything," Graham told BBC Sport post-race. "To wear rainbow stripes as defending Paralympic champion adds extra pressure – but that Belgian crowd energy was electric!"

Team GB's Medal Rush

Sunday Highlights:

• 🥉 Sophie Unwin/Jenny Holl: Women's B Road Race Bronze
• 🥉 Morgan Newberry: C5 Road Race Bronze
• 🥉 Archie Atkinson: C4 Road Race Podium

Historic First: Callum Russell's H4 time trial bronze marked Britain's maiden handbike world championship medal.

What's Next?

Graham now sets sights on:

• 2026 Paralympic Games qualification
• Breaking UCI C3 category records
• Mentoring junior para-cyclists through British Cycling's development program

The 2025 Championships saw record attendance with 35,000 spectators across five competition days.