ENThe Fantastic Fem van Empel
Rainbows for Fem and Zoe
Fem van Empel did it again: three back-to-back CX World Championships victories. The Women’s Elite race was one to remember, as Fem battled against runner-up, Lucinda Brand, all the way to the finish line. Van Empel was prepared for this neck-and-neck duel against Brand, who had an unforgettable season this year, finishing on the podium in every race and winning the CX World Cup. The two riders traded off the lead with just a minute to spare, when van Empel was able to take charge into the final road section, securing her third title.
On the U23 Women’s side, Zoe Bäckstedt defended her World Champion title after a tricky first lap and an early bike change. Coming in second with less than a minute gap was Marie Schreiber. Despite slippery course conditions, both Bäckstedt and Schreiber pushed through the challenging descents and corners with grit and determination.
Men’s Elite was the final race of the weekend, which Wout van Aert placed in second and Thibau Nys third. Van Aert’s race was primarily a solo chase to the end, while Nys claimed his first elite World Championships podium spot.
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