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Connor Swift misses out on Gravel World Championships title by centimetres
Great Britain's Connor Swift came close to winning the UCI Gravel World Championships in Nannup, Australia.
He was part of a leading group of four heading towards the finish.
Swift had been active throughout the race, and his teammate Jenson Young's long breakaway was caught.
The race ended with Swift narrowly missing out, by a matter of centimetres.
He said he had made a mistake in the sprint and was disappointed.
It was the closest he had come to winning the world title and its rainbow jersey.
Connor Swift of Great Britain missed the UCI Gravel World Championships title by centimetres.
He reached the finish in an elite group of four after an active day of racing in Nannup, Australia.
Swift’s teammate Jenson Young was caught after a long breakaway.
Swift said he had made a mistake in the sprint and was “pretty gutted” to miss out.
- Who
- Connor Swift of Great Britain.
- What
- He narrowly missed winning the UCI Gravel World Championships, losing by centimetres.
- When
- Sunday; the article was published on October 11, 2026.
- Where
- Nannup, Australia.
- Why
- Swift said he made a mistake in the sprint.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Jenson Young was reeled back after a long breakaway, and Swift joined the lead group.
Swift reached the finish in an elite group of four and missed the title by centimetres.
- Rider
- Connor Swift
- Country
- Great Britain
- Race location
- Nannup, Australia
- Finish group
- Four riders
- Margin
- A matter of centimetres
What people are saying
I messed up that sprint a little bit
pretty gutted
Sources
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