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Lorenzo Mark Finn Wins U23 World Road Title With Late Solo in Kigali

The victory gives Italy its first gold of these Championships, highlighting the 18-year-old’s swift rise from junior champion within the Red Bull–Bora development pipeline.

Overview

  • Finn attacked on a climb about six kilometres from the finish, dropping Switzerland’s Jan Huber before riding alone to the line.
  • The 165 km race on Kigali’s urban circuit featured more than 3,000 metres of elevation across cobbled and steep sectors.
  • He was the youngest rider in the U23 field in his first year in the category after winning the junior world title in 2024.
  • Italy’s haul at these Worlds also includes Federica Venturelli’s bronze in the U23 time trial prior to Finn’s win.
  • Finn races for the Red Bull–Bora Hansgrohe Rookies, with reports indicating a potential WorldTour move around 2027.