The 26-year-old stopped the clock on a 29.5 kilometres course in a time of 38min 48sec, 0.18 faster than Ukrainian runner-up Anna Solovey and 0.21 ahead of third-placed Evelyn Stevens of the United States.

Brennauer had been second quickest behind Solovey at the second intermediate time split, after 21.2km, but while Solovey slowed over a late climb, Brennauer had reserved energy for the ascent and stormed into an unassailable lead.

Brennauer had also been part of Specialized-Lululemon, winners of the the women's team time trial on Sunday (September 21). 

"I can't believe it," said Brennauer.

"I'm overwhelmed.

"I'm going to need time to know that it's reality.

"I had a really good day and knew I was riding well.

"I gave it all on the climb, took no risk on the descents and then went full gas to the finish."

Lisa Brennauer in action in Ponferrada ©Getty Images



Earlier in the day in the Spanish city, Brennauer's compatriot Lennard Kamna prevailed in the junior men's individual time trial.

The reigning European and German time trial champion set a time of 36:13 for the 29.5km course, beating Adrien Costa of the US by 0.44 and Australia's Michael Storer by a further 0.14. 

Kamna rode an intelligent race, pacing his effort well and staying in a tucked aerodynamic position as much as possible on the climbs, corners and descents.

"I'm very destroyed, very happy and very tired," said Kamna.

"The last five kilometres of the course was the hardest part with the climb, particularly after 25km in the saddle.

"At the top of the climb, my coach said I had the best time, so I hoped I wouldn't crash on the descent, but I thought by that part I would win."

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