Lisa Brennauer wins the World Championships time trial

German national champion adds a rainbow jersey to her collection. -Anna Solovey (Ukraine) takes silver, Evelyn Stevens (USA) bronze.

Lisa Brennaur in the Women's TT at the 2014 World Road Championships

Lisa Brennaur in the Women's TT at the 2014 World Road Championships

(Image credit: Graham Watson)

German Lisa Brennauer added a rainbow jersey to her national title as she stormed to victory in the World Championships time trial in Ponferrada, Spain, this afternoon.

Brennauer posted a 38-48.16, as Ukranian Anna Solovey and Evelyn Stevens (USA) took silver and bronze respectively.

The 26-year-old, who has been part of the Specialized-Lululemon team who has won the world team time trial for the past two years, becomes the third German winner of the title since 2007.

"I can't believe it right now, I'm overwhelmed. I need some time to know that it's reality," she said. "I had a really good day. I'm good in the end of a race, and gave it full gas to the finish."

Defending champion Ellen van Dijk (Ned) finished in pouring rain, but after a fast start, she slipped out of contention by half distance. She posted a 39-59.80 to finish seventh.

Commonwealth champion Linda Villumsen's run of five-consecutive podium finishes ended, as the Kiwi ended in ninth.

British Cycling opted against selecting a rider to compete in the event.

Result
UCI 2014 Road World Championships, elite women's time trial
1. Lisa Brennauer (Ger) 29.5km in 38-48.16
2. Hanna Solovey (Ukr) at 0-18

3. Evelyn Stevens (USA) at 0-21

4. Mieke Kroger (Ger) at 0-38

5. Ann-Sofie Duyck (Bel) at 0-45

6. Karol-Ann Canuel (Can) at 0-51

7. Ellen van Dijk (Ned) at 1-11

8. Alison Powers (USA) at 1-14

9. Linda Villumsen (NZl) at 1-14

10. Trixi Worrack (Ger) at 1-15

Lisa Brennauer in the Women's TT at the 2014 World Road Championships
(Image credit: Graham Watson)

Anna Solovey in the Women's TT at the 2014 World Road Championships

Anna Solovey in the Women's TT at the 2014 World Road Championships
(Image credit: Graham Watson)

Evelyn Stevens in the Women's TT at the 2014 World Road Championships

Evelyn Stevens in the Women's TT at the 2014 World Road Championships
(Image credit: Graham Watson)

Lisa Brennaur in the Womens TT at the 2014 World Road Championships

Lisa Brennaur in the Womens TT at the 2014 World Road Championships
(Image credit: Graham Watson)

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Nick Bull is an NCTJ qualified journalist who has written for a range of titles, as well as being a freelance writer at Beat Media Group, which provides reports for the PA Media wire which is circulated to the likes of the BBC and Eurosport. His work at Cycling Weekly predominantly dealt with professional cycling, and he now holds a role as PR & Digital Manager at SweetSpot Group, which organises the Tour of Britain.