Local student becomes the fastest 17-year-old cyclist in the world

Local student Henry Hobbs became the fastest 17-year-old cyclist in the world at the 2024 Junior Track World Championships, which took place in China over the summer.

The Woodbridge High School sixth-former – who started cycling at the age of seven – won gold in the Junior Men’s Individual Pursuit, beating world record holder William Holmes from Australia.

Henry’s success continued at the event, taking silver in the Time Trial as well as bronze as part of the Men’s Team Pursuit squad.