Marlen Reusser wins the time trial at the 2026 World Championships in Montréal

Switzerland's Marlen Reusser has claimed victory in the time trial at the 2026 Road World Championships in Montréal, stopping the clock at 50:24.44. For the rider representing the Swiss national team, it is the world title in the discipline, at the end of a ride completed with the fastest absolute time. The race Reusser finished just moments ahead of her direct rivals, in a race decided over the final seconds. Behind her, Great Britain's Zoe Backstedt and Germany's Franziska Koch finished on the same time as the winner, confirming a very narrow balance at the top of the standings. Results Marlen Reusser (SUI) — 50:24.44 Zoe Backstedt (GBR) — s.t. Franziska Koch (GER) — s.t. Elisa Longo Borghini (ITA) — s.t. Cedrine Kerbaol (FRA) — s.t. Fourth place went to Italy's Elisa Longo Borghini, who finished on the same time as the top three, ahead of France's Cedrine Kerbaol, fifth. A compact classification, with the first five athletes all contained within the same time reference. Closing Switzerland thus takes the world time trial title, with Reusser stepping onto the top step of the podium ahead of Great Britain and Germany. The Montréal test confirms the Swiss rider's strength in the discipline and leaves the contest with her younger rivals open, starting with Britain's Backstedt.