World Championship ITT Women
The women’s individual time trial has been part of the World Championships since 1994 and has produced some of the discipline’s most notable champions. With a different course every year, the title has gone to riders with very different strengths, from pure time trial specialists to all rounders who could handle climbing and technical terrain.
When was the World Championship Women's Individual Time Trial first held?
The women’s individual time trial was added to the World Championships in 1994. American Karen Kurreck won the inaugural edition in Italy, covering the 30 kilometre course in 38 minutes and 22 seconds. Canada’s Anne Samplonius finished second, while Jeannie Longo took bronze before going on to dominate the discipline in the years that followed.
Who has won the most World Championship Women's Individual Time Trial titles?
Jeannie Longo holds the record with four world titles. The French rider won three consecutive editions in 1995, 1996 and 1997 before adding a fourth rainbow jersey in 2001. Her record has remained intact despite several multiple champions emerging in the decades since.
