Cyclocross: As expected, Mathieu van der Poel was crowned European Champion in Tabor, Czech Republic. The 22-year-old Dutchman became world champion here in 2015. The women's cyclocross world champion Sanne Cant prevailed. Switzerland can also look forward to gold.
Mathieu van der Poel is in a class of his own
At the 3rd European Cycling Cross Championships, Mathieu Van der Poel took advantage of the absence of his biggest opponent. Two-time world champion Wout Van Aert decided not to start. So Van der Poel was able to win relatively safely. With a lead of 22 seconds he left his compatriot Lars van der Haar behind, who also finished as a soloist. Behind it it got tight. Only after viewing the photo finish could the bronze medal be awarded. Last year's winner, Toon Aerts, beat Michael Vanthourenhout in the tiger jump. The two Belgians crossed the finish line a full 87 seconds after the winner.
Swiss gold in the juniors – Cant triumphs in the women
As usual, the elite men were the highlight of the day. But right at the beginning of the European Championship, the Swiss were allowed to celebrate. In the juniors, 17-year-old Swiss Loris Rouiller won the gold medal. The best German was Tom Linder in 21st place. The 23-year-old Italian Chiara Teocchi was able to defend her title among the U20 women. Belgium's Eli Iserbyt was the fastest of the U23 men. After her World Champion jersey, the 27-year-old Belgian Sanne Cant was also able to secure the women's European Champion title today. The Dutchwoman Lucinda Brand, who had no chance in the decisive sprint for gold, was again in second place.
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