Latham claims bronze as British team pursuiters miss out at Track World Championships 2017

Great Britain adds another medal to the tally at the Track World Championships 2017 in Hong Kong but still misses out in the team pursuit

Great Britain in the women's team pursuit at the Track World Championships 2017

(Image credit: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

After Elinor Barker took silver in the women's scratch race on the opening day, Chris Latham delivered Great Britain's second medal of the Track World Championships 2017 in Hong Kong with bronze in the men's race.

The 23-year-old rode conservatively in what was a cagey and tactical race, with the only rider able to gain a significant advantage being Adrian Teklinski (Poland) who attacked with seven laps to go.

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Henry Robertshaw began his time at Cycling Weekly working with the tech team, writing reviews, buying guides and appearing in videos advising on how to dress for the seasons. He later moved over to the news team, where his work focused on the professional peloton as well as legislation and provision for cycling. He's since moved his career in a new direction, with a role at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.