In a velodrome full to its 2,000-capacity, Voigt was backed by a raucous rock concert atmosphere with AC-DC and Metallica fuelling his record ride.
Riding a Trek cycle, weighing just 8.15kg, Voigt was 12 seconds ahead of Sosenka's mark after 10km (12 min 01.336sec) and 24 seconds better off after 20km (24 min 03.565sec). He accelerated again in the last quarter of an hour in carving out half a second a lap to stay on course.
Cheap Air Max Shoes UCI President Brian Cookson offered his congratulations: "Jens Voigt's performance was sensational. I'm very happy for him.
"The Hour Record requires a huge physical and mental effort and Jens' performance today sets down a new marker for the challenge. I'm confident that his achievement will have a domino effect: other great riders will resolve to attack one of the greatest challenges in our sport."
Cheap Air Max 90 In the lead-up to his record attempt, Voigt had already expressed his optimism, noting he "had three weeks of intense preparation," in the lead up to his last professional challenge of his 18-season career.
Air Max 2014 women After competing in a record-equalling 17th Tour de France, Voigt went to the United States to ride at altitude in the lung-busting Tour of Utah and Tour of Colorado. He then completed his build-up to Thursday's event at 450m above sea level at Soleure in Switzerland.
Air Max 2014 for Sale All my kit is ready, now its all up to me to deliver the goods. Almost 3 weeks of preparing and training. pic.twitter.com/Aa5Ry85xlC
— Jens Voigt (@thejensie) September 17, 2014
But Voigt admits that his new record may not last long with teammate Fabian Cancellara as well as former Tour de France winner Bradley Wiggins believed to be eyeing the hour record.
"I am under no illusion as to my chances of keeping the record when Fabian Cancellara and other specialists are going to attack it," he said.
"But I like the idea of being able to tell my grandchildren about it when I am 75."
