William Gilbank helps Loughborough University win gold and break team pursuit record at British Universities and Colleges (BUCS) Track Championships

William Gilbank struck gold and broke a record at the British Universities and Colleges (BUCS) Track Championships.

The former Birchwood High School student was representing Loughborough University in the team pursuit alongside team-mates Kieran Riley, Bo Mayer and Josh Knowles in Derby.

The quartet posted a time of 4min 17sec in qualifying to book a showdown with Nottingham in the final.

They moved through the gears to set a BUCS record of 4min 10.47sec - hitting 57.49kmh over the 4km distance - to win the title in dominant fashion.

It made for a double celebration for Gilbank, 19, as he claimed a silver medal in the elimination race earlier in the day.

“The elimination was a bit of fun, if not a bit dangerous at times, however the team pursuit was the prize we had come for,” said Gilbank, who is studying maths at Loughborough.

“To come away with gold and the record is amazing.”

Gilbank, who went into the event on the back of claiming his first individual senior medal at the Lloyds Bank British National Track Championships, is supported by Matt’s Auto Repairs, Highway Cycles and TLC Live Online School. To find out more or to become a sponsor, visit gilbankracing.com.