After the great French performances of Célia Gery et Aubin Sparfel during the Hope races, the European Cyclo-cross Championships concluded in style with the Elite events this Sunday afternoon! The women opened the ball with a European title once again promised to the Dutch, who have not been beaten since 2017. With only 20 competitors at the start, the Batavian favorites are Fem van Empel, Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado et Lucinda Brand logically quickly broke away in the lead, then they then played cat and mouse until the last of the seven laps, where they explained themselves in a sprint. Observer and waiter throughout the race, the world champion Fem van Empel then worked to overcomeAlvaradoshowing his burst of speed in the final straight to claim a third consecutive European title, a historic first! More info to follow…
Video – Célia Géry in Gold among the Espoirs a little before the Elites
Amandine Fouquenet in the top 5
Behind this duo, the same as last year, Lucinda Brand completes this 100% Dutch podium, as in 2018 and 2020. Third in Pontchâteau last year, the Italian Sara Casasola was once again the best in the rest of Europe but this time had to settle for 4th place, 10 seconds behind. On the French side, the medal seemed utopian but Amandine Fouquenet despite everything, achieved a very good performance by finishing in the top 5 of the day, certainly one of the best career results for theArkéa-B&B Hotels. Well off to a good start before breaking down a little later, the French champion Hélène Clauzel she finished in 8th position.
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