Josh Charlton Shatters World Record in Men's Individual Pursuit

Josh Charlton of Britain broke the world record in the men's individual pursuit at the Track Cycling World Championships in Denmark. He clocked 3:59.304, overtaking Filippo Ganna's 2022 record. Charlton, also a silver medalist in the Men's Team Pursuit, is set to compete for gold against Jonathan Milan.

Breakthrough British cyclist Josh Charlton has set a new world record in the men's individual pursuit during the Track Cycling World Championships held in Denmark.

Charlton completed the pursuit in three minutes 59.304 seconds, surpassing the previous benchmark of 3:59.636, set by Italian Filippo Ganna in 2022.

In the upcoming final, Charlton will compete for the gold medal against Italy's Jonathan Milan, who qualified with a personal best time, thereby intensifying the competition.

(With inputs from agencies.)