Copenhagen, Denmark (March 25, 2010)—After qualifying second earlier today, Taylor Phinney (Boulder, Colo./Trek-Livestrong) became the first American to win back-to-back elite men’s world titles on the track, re-capturing the rainbow jersey in the 4-kilometer individual pursuit Thursday night in Denmark. The U.S. women’s team pursuit squad also qualified for the finals for the first time in history, finishing fourth. Â
“It feels relieving. I did a lot of training specifically for this race, so it is great to be able to go for the double and come away with it,†said Phinney of his second pursuit world title. “My main goal is … Details