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Jody Cundy has won every Para-cycling world championship kilo race since 2006, and the 48-year-old is aiming for his 20th consecutive title this week. The six-time Paralympic champion is now racing against competitors young enough to be his children, including teammates who weren't born when he won his first gold medal.
British Paralympic champion Jody Cundy is chasing his 20th consecutive world title in track cycling's punishing one-kilometer time trial this week in the Netherlands. The 48-year-old has remained unbeaten in the event since 2006, earning respect as "captain" from teammates young enough to be his children.
Two Florida Gators gymnasts helped Team USA claim silver at the World Championships in Rotterdam, securing an Olympic berth for 2028. Junior Skye Blakely and incoming freshman Dulcy Caylor delivered standout performances against the world's best.
Team Canada's women's gymnastics squad just earned their ticket to the 2027 World Championships, keeping their Olympic dreams alive. Despite finishing eighth in Rotterdam, the team qualified for next year's event in China where more spots for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will be up for grabs.
Olympic champion Daiki Hashimoto nailed a clutch high bar routine to lead Japan to gold at the World Gymnastics Championships. His pressure performance secured Japan's 12th consecutive World Championships medal.
Two young Mexican karate champions brought home medals from the World Championships in Poland, with 19-year-old Daniel Cruz breaking an 11-year drought for his country. Their victories signal a rising generation of martial arts talent from Mexico.
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo placed second in men's floor exercise qualifications at the World Gymnastics Championships with a stunning 14.500 score. The Filipino star is competing in Rotterdam alongside three teammates, including his brother Karl Eldrew.
Double Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo has qualified for two finals at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Rotterdam. The Filipino star will compete in vault and floor exercise, the same events where he captured gold at the Paris Olympics.
Millie Couzens claimed gold at the Track Cycling World Championships in Shanghai, beating fellow Brit Josie Knight in an all-British final. The thrilling showdown showcased Britain's cycling dominance on the world stage.
Britain's Anna Morris became the first woman to sweep three events at a single Track Cycling World Championships, capping her unprecedented run with a madison gold alongside teenage teammate Erin Boothman. The 31-year-old cyclist from Wales made history in Shanghai while helping Team GB dominate the medals table.
British cyclist Anna Morris just completed a stunning hat-trick of gold medals at the Track Cycling World Championships, teaming up with Erin Boothman to dominate the women's madison. The duo's victory caps off a remarkable championship run for Morris, proving teamwork and determination still reign supreme on the track.
Matthew Bostock delivered a commanding performance to claim gold in the men's scratch race at the Track Cycling World Championships in Shanghai. The British cyclist's "fantastic" victory adds another medal to Great Britain's strong showing at the championships.