# GB track cyclists chase world titles in Shanghai

> Emma Finucane and Sophie Capewell lead Great Britain's squad at the 2026 Track World Championships, the first qualifying event for Los Angeles 2028.
- Title: GB track cyclists chase world titles in Shanghai · BBC Sport
- Summary: Emma Finucane and Sophie Capewell lead Great Britain's squad at the 2026 Track World Championships, the first qualifying event for Los Angeles 2028. Great…
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- Source: BBC Sport — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/olympics/articles/ck5yn8vqdnwwo
- Published: 2026-10-12T05:45:04.407+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: track cycling, world championships, great britain, emma finucane, sophie capewell, shanghai, los angeles 2028, sports
## World titles on the line in Shanghai
The Track World Championships take place at Shanghai Velodrome between fourteen and eighteen October, with twenty two titles at stake across endurance and sprint disciplines.
## First qualifying event for Los Angeles
This is the first track cycling qualifying event for the Los Angeles twenty twenty-eight Olympics. Great Britain finished second in twenty twenty-five, with the Netherlands taking top spot with nine gold medals.
## GB loses two decorated riders
Reigning Madison world champion Katie Archibald hung up her cleats in May to pursue nursing. Olympic team sprint champion Katy Marchant announced her retirement last month.
## Strong squad led by Olympic champions
Great Britain boasts eight riders who have won world titles and eight Olympic medallists. Olympic team sprint champions Emma Finucane and Sophie Capewell will hope to regain their world title.
## Experience and youth combine for GB
Young endurance prospects Millie Couzens, Erin Boothman and Abi Miller make their elite World Championships debuts. Former world champions Meg Barker and Josie Knight, plus reigning individual pursuit champion Anna Morris, bring experience.
## Key takeaway

Great Britain competes at the Shanghai Track World Championships from October fourteenth to eighteenth, seeking to improve on last year's second place finish with a squad including Olympic champions and world medallists.