Michal Kwiatkowski won the men's road race title following a gruelling battle at the World Road Championships in Spain.
The 24-year-old double European champion picked the perfect time to strike for the lead on the final climb to claim world title glory.
The Polish all-rounder then drove for the finish on an extended descent, able to hold the lead he had boldly wrestled in the final stages.
Australia's Simon Gerrans secured second place in a tight finish, with Spain's Alejandro Valverde third.
Kwiatkowski slowed to the line after his punishing finish, pipping Gerrans by one second.
Nicolas Roche came home in 26th place for Ireland, while a luckless Dan Martin ended up in 84th place after a crash on the 12th lap. Philip Deignan failed to finish.
