Later in the day, best friend of Peter Kennaugh and Island resident Ben Swift also became a World Champion when he took the honours in the Men's 15 kilometre Scratch Race.
He held off a late surge from South Africa's Nolan Hoffman to cross the line first after a dramatic 60 lap race around the velodrome in Melbourne.
Swift says seeing the Team Pursuit performance filled him with confidence for his event:-
Athletics: Big Island turnout expected at Manchester Marathon
It's the second largest event of its type in the UK
Football: Colby stun defending champions in Hospital Cup
Douglas High School Old Boys relegated from premier league during Saturday clashes
Rugby: Douglas beaten in Regional 2 North West play-offs
Ramsey win final home game of their season against Congleton
Spirited FC Isle of Man lose out at Padiham
Both sides finish the game with ten men after entertaining contest
Hockey: IoM Women's Over-45's set for EH Championship semi-final
They could become second Island side to reach an EH final this season