On February 15, 2025, at the European Track Cycling Championships in Heusden-Zolder, Belgium, Irish cyclist Lara Gillespie delivered a commendable performance in the Women’s Points race, securing a fourth-place finish with 50 points. The event was fiercely competitive, with Norwegian Anita Yvonne Stenberg clinching gold at 56 points, France’s Marion Borras taking silver with 54 points, and the Netherlands’ Maike van der Duin earning bronze at 53 points. The race spanned 25 kilometers, comprising 100 laps and 10 sprints.
This result adds to Gillespie’s impressive track record at the championships. Notably, just two days prior, she made history by winning the gold medal in the Elimination race, becoming the first Irish cyclist to secure an elite European track title.
Her consistent performances throughout the competition underscore her status as a rising star in international track cycling.
(ph. @facepeteers)
