Fastest cycle 200 m unpaced flying start (male)

Fastest cycle 200 m unpaced flying start (male)
Who
Matthew Richardson
What
8.857 second(s)
Where
Türkiye (Konya)
When
15 August 2025

The fastest cycle 200 metres unpaced flying start (male) is 8.857 seconds, achieved by Matthew Richardson (UK) in Konya, Türkiye, on 15 August 2025.

Matthew Richardson broke the 200 m flying time trial twice in two days in Konya. On 14 August 2025, he became the first cyclist to break the 9-second barrier in the event, clocking 8.941 seconds. The following day he went even quicker. Richardson holds dual British-Australian citizenship and has represented both countries internationally.