Africa-Press – Rwanda. Day Four of the 2025 UCI Road World Championships in Kigali delivered another spectacle, as the Team Time Trial Mixed Relay took center stage on Wednesday.
The race unfolded on a punishing 41.8km circuit, where every second carried the weight of national pride. Fans once again filled Kigali’s streets in their thousands, creating a wall of sound that urged on each squad battling for glory.
The contest quickly proved as fierce as it was dramatic. Australia rose to the challenge and successfully defended their world crown, stopping the clock at 54:30.47. Their narrow margin of victory came by just five seconds over Team France, while Switzerland powered home in third place, 18 seconds behind the champions.
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Riders spoke of the Kigali course with awe and respect, calling it one of the toughest ever seen at a World Championships. The closing kilometers, filled with technical sections and lung-burning climbs, became decisive in separating podium contenders from the rest. For Australia, the triumph added another chapter to their consistency, following last year’s victory over Germany in Zurich.
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For the hosts, Rwanda, the day carried pride beyond the podium. The team fought valiantly to claim 11th place out of 15, cheered on by a passionate home crowd. Among African entrants, Ethiopia shone brightest with a 10th-place finish.
The New Times photographers Olivier Mugwiza and Dan Gatsinzi are covering this global race that is taking place on African soil for the first time.
A view of a section of the route as riders race past
Team Belgium during the circuit in Kigali
Day Four of the 2025 UCI Road World Championships in Kigali delivered another thrilling showdown.
Team Australia during a warm-up session before the race
Team Australia reclaimed the Team Time Trial Mixed Relay world title on Wednesday
Like the three previous days of the global cycling event, thousands of fans packed Kigali’s streets, cheering loudly for every squad that rolled by.
The Wednesday’s showcase was on the Mixed Relay Team Time Trial (TTT), contested on a punishing 41.8km circuit.
Team Rwanda riders start the race on Wednesday
Team Rwanda riders cross the finish line. The team fought valiantly to claim 11th place out of 15, cheered on by a passionate home crowd.
Fans once again filled Kigali’s streets in their thousands, creating a wall of sound that urged on each squad battling for glory.
Riders described the Kigali circuit as one of the toughest ever seen at the Worlds.
Riders spoke of the Kigali course with awe and respect, calling it one of the toughest ever seen at a World Championships.
Team supporters cheer for riders during the race.
UCI President David Lappartient attended today’s race
Thousands of people turned up for the event.
Australia national flag
Team Switzerland followed in third, 18 seconds behind the champions.
Supporters of Team Switzerland hold the national flag during the awarding ceremony
The Australians covered the 41.8km course in 54:30.47, finishing five seconds ahead of France, with Switzerland third at 18 seconds behind. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Australians win their Mixed Relay TTT world title at the UCI Road World Championships, in Kigali on Wednesday, September 24. Olivier Mugwiza
Australia national flag
Team France
Supports of Team Australia lift their national flag to celebrate the victory.
Team Australia celebrate the victory after claiming Gold medal at the UCI Road World Championships in Kigali on Wednesday, September 24. The victory highlighted Australia’s consistency after edging Germany last year in Zurich. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza and Dan Gatsinzi
Team Australia, France and Switzerland pose for a selfie after Australia retained their Mixed Relay TTT world title at the UCI Road World Championships in Kigali on Wednesday, September 24
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