Michael Matthews (Australia) was just too quick over the last 10 metres.
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The U23 peloton crosses the Barwon River.
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Guillaume Boivin (Canada) and Taylor Phinney (USA) tied for third place.
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Australian Benjamin King gets some support on the climb at Challambra
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Golden bling: Michael Matthews from Australia begins his celebrations
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The peloton commences its charge up the home straight to the finish in
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Moreno Moser from Italy climbs beside his national flag at Queens Park
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The peloton climbs over the top at Queens Park searching for the leading
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American Benjamin King broke away from the peloton on the second lap and
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There was plenty of support for Michael 'Bling' Matthews on the climb
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Rohan Dennis from Australia leads the peloton over the climb up Challambra
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Benjamin King from Australia reaches the top of Challambra Crescent trying
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The peloton climbing up Challambra Crescent during the 159 kilometre men's
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Australian Benjamin King receives plenty of support on the climb up Challambra
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This will be good: Rohan Dennis gives the thumbs-up for Australia prior
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The Australian team lines up for the crowd at the sign on in Geelong.
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Chaos supreme as Michael Matthews is surrounded by media and event staff
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Australia's Michael Matthews is ecstatic about winning the U23 world championship.
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Michael Matthews (Australia) knows he'll be the new world champion.
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An overjoyed Michael Matthews (Australia) celebrates his victory.
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Moreno Moser (Italy) makes his move.
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Benjamin King (USA) made a lengthy solo attack.
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Benjamin King (USA) rides alone at the head of the U23 world championship
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Moreno Moser (Italy) on the attack.
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Calm before the storm in the U23 men's peloton.
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The U23 peloton rolls along early in the race.
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Silver medalist John Degenkolb (Germany)
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The U23 men's peloton awaits the start of their world championship event.
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An emotional Michael Matthews on the podium following his U23 road world
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Newly crowned U23 road world champion Michael Matthews takes a bite of
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Michael Matthews (Australia) shows off his U23 world road championship
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Australia's Michael Matthews celebrates his world championship.
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What the rest of the U23 men's peloton saw of Michael Matthews (Australia)
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Michael Matthews (Australia) wins the U23 men's road world championship
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Australia's Michael Matthews takes a bite of his gold medal.
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U23 podium (l-r): John Degenkolb (Germany), 2nd; Michael Matthews (Australia),
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Ben King (USA) appreciating the support
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Julian David Moreno (Colombia) during the U23 road race
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Moreno Moser (Italy) suffered in the finale
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Nervous riders waiting for the off
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Taylor Phinney (USA) awaiting the start of the U23 road race
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Daniel Teklehaymanot (Eritrea) in action during the U23 road race
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Taylor Phinney (USA) was on the hunt for a second rainbow jersey of the
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The bunch awaits the start of the U23 road race
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MIchael Matthews (Australia) can scarcely believe he's the world champion
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UCI press officer Enrico Carpani awaits the start
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There was plenty of home support on the circuit
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John Degenkolb (Germany) would eventually finish second
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Michael Matthews (Australia) during his title-winning ride
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Guillaume Boivin (Canada) and Taylor Phinney (USA) on the podium
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The first frame of the photo finish for third place between Taylor Phinney
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Massimo Graziato (Italy) went on to finish 25th
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The second frame of the photo finish for third place between Taylor Phinney
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The Italian squad getting ready to head to the start line
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Michael Matthews (Australia) takes out the men's under 23 road race in
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An emotional Michael Matthews of Australia on the podium in Geelong.
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The peloton charge up Moorabool street in Geelong towards the finish-line
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Michael Matthews celebrates with his Aussie teammates on the podium in
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The Aussies (L-R): Benjamin King, Rohan Dennis, Michael Matthews, Malcolm
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Michael Matthews (Australia) checks his margin over the peloton while
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Michael Matthews (Australia) takes in his moment on the podium.
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Michael Matthews (Australia) shows off his new bit of bling.
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There were four riders on the podium, since the bronze medal position
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Michael Matthews (Australia) celebrates his victory in the U23 Worlds
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The peloton winds its way around Queens Park road during the men's under
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Michael Matthews is hugged by his Australian teammate Luke Durbridge after
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Podium (L-R): John Degenkolb (Germany), Michael Matthews (Australia),
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Michael Matthews of Australia celebrates with his gold medal after winning
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Michael Matthews (Australia) celebrates his victory in the U23 Worlds
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