Alexandre Hayward knew as he pedalled along the cobblestone streets of Ronse, Belgium, that he was going to have a time trial to be proud of.

"I've had a really good year," the New Brunswicker said. "I knew I was in really good shape, and I knew this year, more than any, [there] was definitely a possibility to win."

The 28-year-old from Quispamsis was at the top of his game going into the international competition on Aug. 29, despite dealing with a sore back and a bad night's sleep the night before.

"I was pretty confident I was going to be on the podium — and then, when I came through the finish, I heard it on the loudspeaker."

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