UCI 2025 IN PICTURES : Day-4 turns into thrilling showdown as Aussies take their turn

Day Four of the 2025 UCI Road World Championships in Kigali delivered another spectacle, as the Team Time Trial Mixed Relay took center stage on Wednesday. The race unfolded on a punishing 41.8km circuit, where every second carried the weight of national pride. Fans once again filled Kigali’s streets in their thousands, creating a wall of sound that urged on each squad battling for glory. READ ALSO: Day-1 in Pictures: UCI Road World Championships in Kigali The contest quickly proved as fierce as it was dramatic. Australia rose to the challenge and successfully defended their world crown, stopping the clock at 54:30.47. Their narrow margin of victory came by just five seconds over Team France, while Switzerland powered home in third place, 18 seconds behind the champions. PICTORIAL: DAY-2: How Kimihurura's cobbled street determined the winner Riders spoke of the Kigali course with awe and respect, calling it one of the toughest ever seen at a World Championships. The closing kilometers, filled with technical sections and lung-burning climbs, became decisive in separating podium contenders from the rest. For Australia, the triumph added another chapter to their consistency, following last year’s victory over Germany in Zurich. UCI 2025: DAY-3 IN PICTURES: Pure emotions as junior women cross the finish line For the hosts, Rwanda, the day carried pride beyond the podium. The team fought valiantly to claim 11th place out of 15, cheered on by a passionate home crowd. Among African entrants, Ethiopia shone brightest with a 10th-place finish. The New Times photographers Olivier Mugwiza and Dan Gatsinzi are covering this global race that is taking place on African soil for the first time.

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UCI 2025 IN PICTURES : Day-4 turns into thrilling showdown as Aussies take their turn