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2025 Track Speedway World Championships in Chile – A lesson in Dutch dominance
The 2025 UCI Track Cycling World Championships, held in Santiago, Chile, marked the first time since 2014 the event took place in South America. In the opening three days, the Netherlands dominated with six golds, led by the legendary sprinter Harrie Lavreysen, who claimed his 17th, 18th and 19th world titles in the men’s sprint.
Featuring 22 events, the championships serve as a key milestone on the road to the 2028 Summer Olympics. Great Britain’s rising stars Josh Tarling and Josh Charlton also made headlines, while the Dutch team reinforced their leading status in track cycling. For Chile, hosting the event represents a major leap for Latin American track cycling, placing the continent firmly on the global cycling map. The message for fans and athletes: the Netherlands remains the powerhouse — but challengers are gearing up for the next sprint.
Featuring 22 events, the championships serve as a key milestone on the road to the 2028 Summer Olympics. Great Britain’s rising stars Josh Tarling and Josh Charlton also made headlines, while the Dutch team reinforced their leading status in track cycling. For Chile, hosting the event represents a major leap for Latin American track cycling, placing the continent firmly on the global cycling map. The message for fans and athletes: the Netherlands remains the powerhouse — but challengers are gearing up for the next sprint.
