Marianne Vos has taken out the elite women's title at the 2026 UCI Gravel World Championships in Nannup, Western Australia, breaking away to claim the title after rival Rosa Kloser crashed out near the finish. Dutch riders took charge of the women's competition throughout the challenging muddy parcours.
Vos was clearly affected by the result, saying the win was deeply significant following a challenging year. The result adds another world title to the Dutch veteran's decorated career, with the championship taking place in Australia for the first time.