Vittoria Guazzini is the under-23 world champion in the time trial.
The 21-year-old Tuscan cyclist from Groupama-Fdj finished fourth in the elite race held today in Australia, ahead of all the athletes in her category.
The 34.2 km race in Wollongong was won by the 35-year-old Dutchwoman Ellen van Dijk, thus confirming her world title.
This is the third success in this discipline for the former speed skater, who was also crowned in 2013.
Second was the Australian Grace Brown.
Third was the Swiss Marlen Reusser.
Only twenty-third the other blue in the race, Arianna Fidanza.
This is a historic laurel as it was the first time that the U23 women's time trial world title was awarded.
After the European silver in the category, the definitive consecration came for Guazzini: "I liked the circuit, different from that of Anadia. I felt at ease. I was not aiming for the rainbow jersey but to do well and if I have to be honest. I am a little sorry for not being able to take the elite bronze medal ".
"I started hoping only to do well. Then in the middle I realized that I had a good time - added the Tuscan athlete commenting on the race - This gave me confidence. I didn't think of anything, except to go fast" .
Many Italians along the way, who were moved to hear the hymn of Mameli resound so far from their place of orogone:
ANSA agency
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