Sport

September 7, 1986, marked a pivotal moment in the history of professional cycling when Greg LeMond won the World Championship Road Race in Colorado Springs. LeMond had already made a name for himself as one of the top cyclists in the world, but this victory cemented his status as a cycling legend. After a grueling 258 km race against the world's best, LeMond crossed the finish line to take the gold, becoming the first American to ever win the World Championship title.

This victory followed his earlier triumph in the Tour de France and showed the world that LeMond was a force to be reckoned with in the sport. His win inspired a generation of American cyclists and paved the way for the global rise of the sport in the United States.