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Lara Gillespie Retains World Track Title in Points Race Victory

The Irish cyclist dominated the final day of competition in Shanghai, claiming a second consecutive UCI world championship in the points race.

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Lara Gillespie has successfully defended her track cycling world championship, securing gold in the points race at the UCI World Track Championships in Shanghai. The Irish rider won the event for the second consecutive season after delivering a commanding performance on the final day of competition.

Gillespie finished with 42 points to win the 100-lap race, edging out Denmark’s Amalie Dideriksen by five points. Belgium’s Shari Bossuyt claimed the bronze medal with 35 points, while the contest came down to a three-way battle for gold in the closing sprints where the rider crossing the line first earned double points.

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  1. BBC Sport'What a finish!' - Gillespie wins gold for Ireland
  2. www.irishtimes.comLara Gillespie wins gold at track cycling world championships
  3. www.rte.ieLara Gillespie wins second world title with gold in Shanghai
  4. www.msn.comIreland's Lara Gillespie triumphs at World Championships in China
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Lara Gillespie won gold in the points race at the UCI World Track Championships in China for the second consecutive season.

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Gillespie won the points race with 42 points, finishing five points ahead of second-place finisher Amalie Dideriksen of Denmark, while Shari Bossuyt of Belgium took bronze with 35 points.

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