Elinor Barker claims GB's second gold on final day of Track World Champs

Barker adds gold in the points race to two silvers she'd already taken at the 2017 Worlds

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Elinor Barker took a sensational gold for GB on the final day of the Track World Championships, claiming victory in the points race.

It's Britain's second gold of the Worlds after Katie Archibald won the omnium on Friday.

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Richard Windsor

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Richard is digital editor of Cycling Weekly. Joining the team in 2013, Richard became editor of the website in 2014 and coordinates site content and strategy, leading the news team in coverage of the world's biggest races and working with the tech editor to deliver comprehensive buying guides, reviews, and the latest product news.

An occasional racer, Richard spends most of his time preparing for long-distance touring rides these days, or getting out to the Surrey Hills on the weekend on his Specialized Tarmac SL6 (with an obligatory pub stop of course).