Team USA Won Brandon McNulty A World Championship With A Tactical Masterclass
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Key Points:
- Brandon McNulty secured the USA's first World Championship road race victory in 33 years after a perfectly executed team strategy in a 273.3-kilometer race, with teammates Quinn Simmons and Matteo Jorgenson also finishing strongly.
- The absence of dominant rider Tadej Pogacar, due to a recent crash, opened the door for a new champion and allowed Team USA to capitalize on the opportunity with exceptional teamwork and tactical patience.
- Team USA conserved energy by letting other nations control the early race pace, then strategically positioned riders like Simmons to respond to attacks from key competitors, enabling McNulty to launch a decisive solo attack in the final 33 kilometers.
- Jorgenson and Simmons played crucial supporting roles, disrupting chase efforts and forcing rivals into difficult decisions, ultimately allowing McNulty, typically a domestique, to maintain his lead and claim the title.
- McNulty's victory symbolizes a collective triumph for the USA team, highlighting selflessness and teamwork over individual ambition in one of cycling's most prestigious one-day races.
