Charlie Hatton defies conditions to win men's mountain bike downhill

Hatton becomes fifth British rider to win world title Cat Ferguson frustrated after taking silver behind Julie Bégo Charlie Hatton claimed a memorable gold medal at the UCI Cycling Road World Championships, winning the men's mountain bike downhill in wet and treacherous conditions in Fort William. Although many of his rivals found it difficult on the technical and increasingly slippery course, Hatton stayed upright to become the fifth British rider to win the world title.