Dutch sprinter Harrie Lavreysen has cemented his legacy as one of the greatest track cyclists of all time. By claiming his 15th World Championship title, he has surpassed the legendary Arnaud Tournant of France to become the most successful rider in the history of the competition.
Lavreysen's remarkable achievement is a testament to his exceptional speed, tactical acumen, and unwavering dedication to his craft. His dominance in the sprint events has been unparalleled, with victories in the individual sprint, team sprint, 1 km time trial and keirin.
The list of the most successful riders at the World Championships is as follows:
- 15 | Harrie Lavreysen (NED)
- 14 | Arnaud Tournant (FRA)
- 11 | Grégory Bauge (FRA), Chris Hoy (GBR)
- 10 | Florian Rousseau (FRA), Urs Freuler (ZWI), Koichi Nakano (JPN), Jeffrey Hoogland (NED)
- 9 | Cameron Meyer (AUS)
- 7 | Filippo Ganna (ITA)
Lavreysen's achievement is a testament to the rich history of track cycling, which has produced countless legends. His name will now be etched alongside the greatest riders of all time.
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