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As it happened: Lotte Kopecky sprints to world championship victory after brutal race in Zurich

Lotte Kopecky retains her road world title in Zurich 2024

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That is not it for the World Championships in Zurich. The elite men take to the road in the hotly anticipated battle between Remco Evenepoel, Tadej Pogačar, Mathieu van der Poel and the rest tomorrow. Make sure to join us back on CyclingNews for all the coverage.

At one point in the closing lap it looked like it was all over for Kopecky (BEL). But, odd tactics and riders not committing saw the defending champion get back in and she was able to show that she was by far the fastest in the finish. An incredible ride. 

A lot to unpack from today… Have a read of our post race report…

U23 podium

Top 10

Podium

Lotte Kopecky WINS the 2024 women’s elite road race and defends her title for Belgium! She had so much power left in the legs. 

250m to go and Longo-Borghini (ITA) goes!

500 metres to go

Attack

It is between the six of them! 

Flamme Rouge!

3km to go with the leaders all together again. 

4km to go

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