Fin Graham Wins Fourth Consecutive Road Race World Championship as British Para-Cyclists Shine in Belgium
Fin Graham continued his dominance in Para-cycling by securing his fourth successive road race World Championship title at the recent event in Belgium. The 25-year-old launched a decisive attack inside the final kilometre to hold off France’s Thomas Peyroton Dartet, retaining his C3 crown in spectacular fashion. This victory came just two days after Graham had won time trial bronze in Ronse, marking an exceptional week for the British squad.
“To win a first world title back in 2022 was a dream come true, so to now be retaining that for the fourth year in a row is something I could never have imagined,” Graham said. “To do it here in Belgium, with that crowd, was phenomenal. It was such a hard race and I had to work every pedal stroke for it.”
Graham, who also holds the Paralympic champion title, added: “Racing in the rainbow stripes for another year is still a pinch-me moment. I’ll never get tired of looking down and seeing those rainbow bands.” His achievement highlights the consistency and resilience that have made him one of Great Britain’s standout Para-cyclists.
The British team celebrated a total of nine medals during the championships, showcasing their depth and versatility across multiple classifications. Sophie Unwin, paired with her pilot Jenny Holl, secured bronze in the women’s B road race, complementing her silver medal in the time trial earlier in the week. Morgan Newberry mirrored this achievement in the C5 category, winning bronze in the road race after claiming silver in her time trial event.
Additional podium finishes included Archie Atkinson, who took bronze in the C4 road race, and Felix Barrow, who earned third place in the T2 road race. Thursday saw a historic moment as Callum Russell became the first British man to win a World Championship handbike medal, taking bronze in the H4 time trial. These achievements underline the growing strength of Great Britain’s Para-cycling program and their ability to compete at the highest level across multiple disciplines.
British Para-cycling has long been a source of national pride, and this performance in Belgium continues that legacy. The combination of veteran experience from athletes like Graham and rising stars such as Newberry and Unwin promises an exciting future, with the squad already setting its sights on upcoming international competitions and the next Paralympic Games.
This medal haul not only celebrates individual excellence but also demonstrates the teamwork, preparation, and determination that have become hallmarks of British Para-cycling, cementing their place among the world’s elite.
