Maeva Squiban Wins the 2026 Chrono des Nations: the Individual Time Trial Speaks French

Maeva Squiban (UAE Team L'Imad) wins the 2026 Chrono des Nations, an individual time trial, stopping the clock at 35:36.12. The Frenchwoman takes the victory with a clear margin over her rivals, building her success across the entire course and confirming herself as the fastest in the discipline. The race Squiban managed the effort with a steady pace, without faltering in the most technical sections, and finished with a 24-second advantage over Canadian Nadia Gontova (Liv-Alula-Jayco), second at the finish. The podium is completed by another Frenchwoman, Juliette Berthet (FDJ United - Suez), 38 seconds behind the winner. The other chasers were further back: Celia Le Mouel (Ma Petite Entreprise) finished fourth at 45 seconds, while Italian Alessia Vigilia (Uno-X Mobility) was fifth at 52 seconds. Small gaps, but enough to outline a clear hierarchy in the time trial. Final classification Maeva Squiban (UAE Team L'Imad) — 35:36.12 Nadia Gontova (Liv-Alula-Jayco) — +0:24 Juliette Berthet (FDJ United - Suez) — +0:38 Celia Le Mouel (Ma Petite Entreprise) — +0:45 Alessia Vigilia (Uno-X Mobility) — +0:52 Closing For Squiban, this is a significant statement in the individual time trial, with UAE Team L'Imad taking home the victory. The Chrono des Nations confirms its calling as a specialist event, where pacing and endurance over the entire course make the difference among the top positions.