Overview
- Acevedo captured gold in the women’s points race with 63 points at Velódromo Peñalolén in Santiago, topping Britain’s Anna Morris (58) and New Zealand’s Bryony Botha (56).
- She timed a late surge and targeted key sprints while gaining laps on the field, a strategy that proved decisive in the closing phase.
- The victory arrived a day after she finished fifth in the omnium, turning a near-miss into the standout result of her championship.
- The win is Mexico’s first track cycling world title in 24 years and is highlighted in coverage as a significant boost for the sport in the country.
- Acevedo’s world crown caps a strong 2025 season that included Nations Cup and Pan American successes and positions her as a contender looking ahead to future Olympic cycles.