Road World Championships: Tobias Foss wins time-trial gold with GB's Ethan Hayter fourth

Britain's Ethan Hayter finished fourth in the time trial at the Road World Championships in Australia, as Norway's Tobias Foss won the gold medal.

The finish of Foss' race was crucial as he beat the Swiss man by 2.95 seconds.

After a mechanical problem on his run, Hayter had to swap bikes and finish 36 seconds behind the winner and 30 seconds from the podium.

Ellen van Dijk of the Netherlands retained her title.

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The 35-year-old finished in front of Australia's Grace Brown.

The Olympic champion, Annemiek van Vleuten, was disappointed as he only managed seventh.

In 44:28.60, Van Dijk and Brown matched each other's attempts to win the race.

I didn't think I'd win. I had a good mental and physical approach to the course but I didn't think it was a perfect one for me.

I just wanted to give it my all today. I had a great year even if I didn't get a podium spot. I didn't think I'd win.

The favourite in the men's race was upset by a twisting, technical course on the New South Wales coastline.

Remco Evenepoel won the Vuelta a Espana and finished third.

After leading by 12 seconds through the final checkpoint, Kung looked like he was going to lose the race, but he couldn't match the Norwegian's finish.

The result was far beyond his expectations as he watched his opponent come through the line.

He said that he would be really satisfied if he were a top 10 player. I will honor it as much as possible.

I feel like I'm in a dream. I was told my legs were good, but this is more than I could ever have dreamed of.