The women's 1km time trial track cycling world record of 1:02.857 was set by Yuan Liying on 2026-07-26 in Zigong, China. This represents the absolute peak of female explosive cycling power — the 1km TT is a pure test of anaerobic capacity and peak power output on the velodrome.
Track cycling shows a gender gap of approximately 12-15% in short events, reflecting the role of testosterone-driven muscle mass in explosive power sports. High school boys who compete in track cycling at a competitive level approach but rarely surpass the women's world record time.
The women's 1km time trial track cycling world record is 1:02.857, set by Yuan Liying (China) on 2026-07-26 in Zigong, China.
The gender gap in the 1km time trial is approximately 12-15%. Women's world records in track cycling are competitive with advanced amateur men and surpass most recreational male cyclists.
Yuan Liying is a Chinese track cyclist who set the women's 1km time trial world record of 1:02.857 on 2026-07-26 in Zigong, China, breaking the previous world record.
In track cycling events, the gender gap is approximately 10-15% depending on the event. Sprint events like the 1km time trial show larger gaps than longer endurance events, reflecting the role of muscle mass in short-duration power output.
The women's 1km TT world record of 1:02.857 is faster than the vast majority of amateur male cyclists. Only well-trained competitive male cyclists approach this standard, making it an extraordinary athletic achievement.