Australia successfully defended its Mixed Relay Team Time Trial (TTT) world title at the 2025 UCI Road World Championships, clinching gold in a thrilling finish on the challenging 41.8km course in Kigali.
Back to back Team Time Trial victories for Team Australia
Team Australia
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The Australian squad, featuring Michael Matthews, Luke Plapp, Jay Vine, Brodie Chapman, Amanda Spratt, and Felicity Wilson-Haffenden, completed the race in 54:30.47, just five seconds ahead of France, who finished with a time of 54:35.71.
The race was filled with adrenaline and close moments, with the riders pushing their limits in a race against the clock and their rivals.
Amanda Spratt, reflecting on the race, said, “I knew from the cobbled climb on that it was just going to be like hell, just push through and push through. Brodie was so strong in that last part, so I knew I had to hold the wheel and that it was going to be close. Matt White, our director, was screaming at us to sprint, sprint, sprint.”
Teammate Michael Matthews expressed how special the experience was, saying, “It’s not often we get a chance to ride with other Aussies like this in a full Aussie event, so I think we had full focus for this after we won last year. Just being back with the team and mixing it with the girls in the last few days, and putting it together today was just the cherry on top of the cake.”
Tense finish between Australia and France
Team France
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It was a tense battle, as the French team—comprising Bruno Armirail, Paul Seixas, Pavel Sivakov, Cédrine Kerbaol, Juliette Labous, and Maëva Squiban—held the hot seat for less than 10 minutes after crossing the line, but ultimately had to settle for silver.
Switzerland’s remarkable recovery
Team Switzerland
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Switzerland’s Marlen Reusser faced an unexpected bike change during the race, but she didn’t let that setback stop her. With determination and focus, Reusser rejoined her teammates, and together, they powered through to secure a brilliant third-place finish, only 10 seconds behind Australia.
Top times at the relay point
The race was dynamic from the start, with Switzerland kicking off the action and setting the early pace. They were the quickest of the 11 teams up to that point, with the men’s trio leading out and the women’s team finishing strong. Italy surged ahead early in their run, briefly topping the leaderboards. However, France had the lead at the midway switchover, although Switzerland still maintained the top position by over 20 seconds. France’s women put in the quickest women’s time of the day—12 seconds quicker than anyone else and 28 seconds faster than Australia—after the changeover, making the final stage a nail-biting race to the finish.
Rwanda competes fiercely in 2025 UCI mixed relay
Team Rwanda
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Rwanda, with riders Byukusenge Patrick, Nkundabera Eric, Uwiduhaye Mike, Ingabire Diane, Nirere Xaverine, and Nyirarukundo Claudette, finished in 11th place with a time of 1:03:08.97, 8 minutes, 38 seconds behind the Australian team.
Team Time Trial Mixed Relay: Results
- Australia – 54:30.47
- France – 54:35.71 (+5.24)
- Switzerland – 54:40.47 (+10.00)
- Italy – 55:45.03 (+1:14.56)
- Germany – 56:04.05 (+1:33.58)
- Spain – 56:25.99 (+1:55.52)
- Belgium – 58:50.14 (+4:19.67)
- Ukraine – 1:00:33.83 (+6:03.36)
- China – 1:01:08.72 (+6:38.25)
- Ethiopia – 1:02:22.60 (+7:52.13)
- Rwanda – 1:03:08.97 (+8:38.50)
- Mauritius – 1:03:28.23 (+8:57.76)
- UCI World Cycling Centre – 1:03:34.14 (+9:03.67)
- Uganda – 1:05:58.19 (+11:27.72)
- Benin – 1:12:14.74 (+17:44.27)
