Elite Men’s Time Trial UCI World Championships Results
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Jay Vine Stuns with Silver in Rwanda World Time Trial; Pogačar Misses Out by a Whisker
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Updated September 21, 2025 09:30AM
What Happened: Vine’s Unexpected Podium
Jay Vine, riding for UAE Team Emirates, delivered a stunning performance in the elite men’s individual time trial at the 2025 UCI Road World Championships in Kigali, Rwanda, securing a silver medal. The 28-year-old Australian finished just behind reigning world champion Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Speedy-Step), who defended his title with a dominant ride. the result was particularly dramatic as pre-race favorite Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates) narrowly missed a medal, finishing fourth - a mere one second behind bronze medalist stefan Küng.
The Course and Conditions
the 33.7km course presented a challenging mix of terrain, featuring rolling hills and technical descents through the Rwandan countryside. The course profile favored riders with both power and technical skill. Conditions were hot and humid, adding another layer of difficulty for the riders. The course started and finished at the Kigali Convention Center, with a loop that took riders through the city and into the surrounding hills.
| Rider | Team | Time | Speed (km/h) |
|---|---|---|---|
| remco Evenepoel | Soudal Quick-Step | 38:45 | 52.26 |
| Jay vine | UAE Team Emirates | 39:03 | 51.75 |
| Stefan Küng | Groupama-FDJ | 39:18 | 51.43 |
| Tadej Pogačar | UAE Team Emirates | 39:19 | 51.40 |
Vine’s Rise and the Significance of the Result
While Evenepoel was the clear favorite, Vine’s performance was a important upset. The Australian has been steadily improving as a time trialist, but few predicted a medal at the World Championships. His ride demonstrates a growing strength in the discipline and positions him as a contender in future time trials. this result is particularly notable given the strength of the field,which included multiple Grand Tour contenders.