Denmark Prepares for the 121st UCI Track World Championships in Ballerup

Posted : 15 October 2024

Denmark is set to showcase its cycling prowess once again as it hosts the 121st edition of the UCI Track World Championships from October 16 to 20 in Ballerup. This prestigious event, which has been held since 1893, comes at a significant time for athletes, just over two months after the Olympic Games and one month before the UCI Track Champions League.

UCI President David Lappartient highlighted the importance of the championships, where the world's fastest and most resilient cyclists will compete for glory in Denmark for the 12th time.

Copenhagen hosted the first nine editions of the championships between 1896 and 1956, with Ballerup's Super Arena joining the list of venues at the turn of the millennium.

Danish Cycling Federation President Johnny Lillelund expressed excitement about continuing this rich tradition, noting that the Super Arena has previously hosted both UCI Track World Cups and championships in 2002 and 2010.

The arena's proximity to the vibrant center of Copenhagen adds to the appeal of this year's event, which is expected to draw over 15,000 spectators.

The competition will feature 22 UCI World Championship titles contested over five days, with 11 events for both men and women.

Endurance specialists will compete in individual and team pursuits, the Madison, scratch race, omnium, points race, and elimination events, while sprinters will race in the individual and team sprints, keirin, and time trial.

Medals will be awarded starting on Wednesday, with finals for the women's scratch race and team sprints kicking off the championship, culminating in a grand finale on Sunday featuring multiple sprint events and the men’s Madison.

A star-studded lineup of 355 riders from 40 nations will vie for victory in the Ballerup Super Arena. Among the competitors are ten Olympic Champions from the recent Paris 2024 Games and 19 reigning UCI Track World Champions, including Denmark's men’s pursuit team, who triumphed over Italy in Glasgow last year.

Notable riders include Dutch sprinters Harrie Lavreysen, Roy van den Berg, and Jeffrey Hoogland, all of whom boast an impressive combined total of 26 UCI Elite World Champion titles. Other Olympic Champions such as Great Britain’s Emma Finucane, USA’s Chloé Dygert, and Belgium’s Lotte Kopecky also bring their talents to Ballerup, promising thrilling competition and exciting moments throughout the championships.

Denmark Prepares for the 121st UCI Track World Championships in Ballerup

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