From lifeguard to world champion - Stewart savours title

BBC Scotland Friday 30 October 2026, 08:17 UTC 1 min read

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Scotland's Mark Stewart stopped cycling professionally after the Covid-19 pandemic. Now he is a world champion in the points race at age 31.

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