Belgian Kopecky secures World Championship gold

Belgian Lotte Kopecky has successfully defended her world title in the road race.

September 28, 2024

From: apa

The 28-year-old Olympic bronze medallist held her own in Zurich on Saturday after a rainy 154 kilometers in a sprint of six ahead of Chloe Dygert (USA) and Elisa Longo Borghini (ITA). The Dutch favorites around Demi Vollering (5th) were left out in the cold. The penultimate day of the World Championships was dominated by the Death of Swiss woman Muriel FurrerThe 18-year-old died on Friday from severe head injuries following a fall in the junior women's competition.

In her memory, a minute's silence was held before the women's elite race. In the neutralized starting phase, the Swiss women, some of whom were in tears, led the field. "We are riding for Muriel. She is in our hearts, the race is secondary today," said Noemi Rüegg before the start of the difficult day, after which she finished eleventh as the best Swiss woman.

The men's road race will conclude the championships on Sunday.