VIDEO. Marion Borras and Clara Copponi vice-world champions in American-style racing at the Track Cycling Worlds

French women Marion Borras and Clara Copponi won the silver medal in the American-style race (or Madison) of the track cycling world championships, Saturday October 17, in Shanghai where the British retained their title. This medal is the third for France this week. Benjamin Thomas and rising star Étienne Oliviero had unlocked the medal counter for the Tricolores on Friday, silver respectively in the points race and in the kilometer.

After a cautious first part, Marion Borras and Clara Copponi accelerated shortly before halfway to take a lap of the peloton with the British and 20 bonus points, before managing their lead over their pursuers at the end of the race. France is a strong nation in American-style racing, always on the world podium in the specialty since 2020.

The American (or Madison in reference to Madison Square Garden in New York where the event was born) is a points race for teams of two, where sprints are carried out every ten laps (out of a total of 120, or 30 kilometers).