SWIFT IMPRESSES IN HIS FINAL AMATEUR RACE AT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Ben Swift U23 Worlds 2008

Great Britain?s Ben Swift raced his heart out in the men?s under 23 world road race championship in Varese, showing his huge talent, but finished fourth after Germany?s John Degenklob got past him in the sprint to the line.

Swift made sure he got across to the decisive break of the race and then despite suffering with cramp during the final two laps, he rode smart and stayed with the leaders. He was slightly too far back when the attacks started in the final 500 metres but came up the inside in the finishing straight and gave it everything in the sprint.

Swipe to scroll horizontally
ROAD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2008

Thank you for reading 20 articles this month* Join now for unlimited access

Enjoy your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1

*Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription

Join now for unlimited access

Try first month for just £1 / $1 / €1

Founded in 1891, Cycling Weekly and its team of expert journalists brings cyclists in-depth reviews, extensive coverage of both professional and domestic racing, as well as fitness advice and 'brew a cuppa and put your feet up' features. Cycling Weekly serves its audience across a range of platforms, from good old-fashioned print to online journalism, and video.