'We put our egos aside’ - How the USA harnessed selfless teamwork to deliver Brandon McNulty to World Championships gold
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Key Points:
- The USA won the elite men’s road rainbow jersey for the first time in 33 years, with Brandon McNulty securing victory at the UCI Road World Championships in Montreal.
- The American team executed a near-perfect strategy, focusing on teamwork and patience, with all eight riders playing their roles effectively to support their leaders.
- Key riders Matteo Jorgenson and Quinn Simmons worked selflessly for the team, enabling McNulty to make the decisive race-winning move and maintain control in the final stages.
- The USA’s success was partly due to other nations using their teams to make the race hard, while the Americans conserved energy and executed a well-planned approach.
- The victory was celebrated widely by the national cycling federation and fans alike, highlighting the pride in a collective team effort rather than individual star power.
