Flying 200 m time trial, men

What to remember

Under 9 seconds for the first time: in Konya, Turkey, on 15 August 2025, Matthew Richardson rode the flying 200 m time trial in 8.857 s.

The record is ratified by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), whose regulations define the events in which world records can be recognised. Most of those records were set on high-altitude velodromes, which give a large advantage over tracks at sea level.

Born in England, Richardson first raced for Australia, winning the team sprint world title in 2022 and three medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics, including silver in the sprint and the keirin behind Harrie Lavreysen. He then switched to Great Britain, his country of birth, in September 2024.