Katie-George Dunlevy takes World gold once more in USA
Katie-George Dunlevy continued her unbelievable record at World Championships as she took gold once more in the Women's B Time Trial in Huntsville, Alabama along with her pilot Linda Kelly.
The pair were the defending champions and they powered to victory by 32.50 seconds ahead of the second Irish pair of Sinead Greenan and pilot Alice Sharpe, who have been making great strides this year.
The winning time over the 29.2 km course was 36:55.48 and it was Katie-George's fourth consecutive gold at the World time trial.
Their great rivals over the years, English pair Sophie Unwin and Jenny Holl, had to settle for the bronze medal.
Speaking afterwards, Katie-George, whose father John, is a native of Mountcharles, said: "It's absolutely unbelievable, very surreal and a huge relief. I felt pressure going into the race, but to deliver the ride and come away with a fourth time trial title is the stuff of dreams.
"When you stand on the podium, all the work and sacrifices feel worthwhile. To have Sinead and Alice there as well makes it even more special."
Damien Vereker and his Donegal pilot Mitchell McLaughlin were eighth in the Men's B individual time trial, finishing in 35:01.57.
There is a day's rest for Katie-George and Linda before they tackle the Road Race on Monday and in their present form, they will be favourites to again be on the podium.