Ben Healy wins Irish time trial title

Ben Healy (EF Education-Easy Post) won the Irish TT title over George Peden (Team PB Performance - L) and Eddie Dunbar (Ineos Grenadiers - R) (Image credit: Sean Rowe Images)

Ben Healy (EF Education-EasyPost) claimed his first elite national title, winning Ireland's time trial championship in Nenagh.

The 21-year-old smashed the competition, covering the 32.13-kilometre course in 37:50, a full minute and 32 seconds faster than second-placed George Peden (Team PB Performance).

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Laura Weislo has been with Cyclingnews since 2006 after making a switch from a career in science. As Managing Editor, she coordinates coverage for North American events and global news. As former elite-level road racer who dabbled in cyclo-cross and track, Laura has a passion for all three disciplines. When not working she likes to go camping and explore lesser traveled roads, paths and gravel tracks. Laura specialises in covering doping, anti-doping, UCI governance and performing data analysis.