The 18-year-old cycled through the challenging 22.6-kilometre course with a blistering time of 29:07.61, securing his place at the top of the podium.
Mouris' victory marked a momentous achievement, as it was the second gold for the Netherlands of the day, following Megan Arens' dominant performance in the Women's Junior Time Trial earlier in the morning.
Known for his exceptional racing intelligence and explosive speed, Mouris added yet another prestigious title to his growing resume. The young Dutch rider, already the winner of the Paris-Roubaix Juniors and other key stage races, proved once again why he is one of the most promising talents in junior cycling.
Reflecting on his performance after the race, Mouris shared, "It's incredible that we both won here, and it's amazing to deliver my best performance and win the world title. Pacing was difficult, and it was hard not to blow up, but I managed to recover enough in the descent to keep my legs going for the final climb."
He continued, "The course was really tough, and the heat made it even harder. It was definitely one of the most difficult time trials I've done."
Ashlin Barry secures a silver medal for the U.S.
Ashlin Barry (USA) showcased his strength and consistency, finishing in second place with a time of 29:14.45, just 6.84 seconds behind Mouris. Barry, who also earned the U.S. National Junior Time Trial Championship title, showed impressive speed throughout the race, continuing his strong season with podium finishes at several international events.
Belgium's Seff van Kerckhove grabs bronze
Claiming the third spot was Seff van Kerckhove of Belgium, who crossed the line in 29:16.19â€"just 8.58 seconds behind Barry. Van Kerckhove, the Belgian Junior Time Trial Champion, has proven to be a fierce competitor, having also triumphed in events like the LVM Saarland Trofeo and Giro della Lunigiana.
Beckam Drake (USA) finished just outside the podium in fourth place with a time of 29:21.16. Known for his performances in the Tour de l'Abitibi and the Junior Tour of Ireland, Drake had a solid race but crossed the line 13 seconds behind Van Kerckhove.
The fifth-place finish went to Max Hinds (Great Britain), who clocked 29:26.52. The gold medalist in the Boys' Time Trial at the European Youth Olympic Festival, Hinds has been a consistent performer throughout his junior career and demonstrated his potential once again with a strong finish in a fiercely competitive field.
Dylan Sage's surprising setback
Despite being one of the race's pre-race favourites, Dylan Sage (GBR), the reigning British Junior Time Trial National Champion, finished in 18th place with a time of 30:28.51. Sage, who had a string of solid results this seasonâ€"including a podium finish at the LVM Saarland Trofeoâ€"struggled on the day and was unable to match the blistering pace set by the leaders.
Junior Men's Individual Time Trial: Top 10 Results
Michiel Mouris (NED) â€" 29:07.61
Ashlin Barry (USA) â€" 29:14.45 (+6.84)
Seff van Kerckhove (BEL) â€" 29:16.19 (+8.58)
Beckam Drake (USA) â€" 29:21.16 (+13.55)
Max Hinds (GBR) â€" 29:26.52 (+18.91)
Roberto Capello (ITA) â€" 29:36.55 (+28.94)
Jan Jackowiak (POL) â€" 29:37.41 (+29.80)
Vilgot Reinhold (SWE) â€" 29:55.82 (+48.21)
Mattia Agostinacchio (ITA) â€" 29:58.57 (+50.96)
Max Goold (AUS) â€" 30:02.15 (+54.54)
Rwandan cyclists on the global stages
In a historic moment for Rwandan cycling, Pacifique Byusa and Brian Ishimwe represented the home nation in the Junior Men's Time Trial. Byusa finished with a time of 34:34.97, securing 53rd place, while Ishimwe clocked 34:59.77 for 55th place.
Wycliffe Nyamasege
