European Championship conclusion: Kerschbaumer misses top spot

Van der Poel won comfortably ahead of the Swiss Florian Vogel and his compatriot Milan Vader. The 24-year-old exceptional talent from the Netherlands put in a surprisingly strong performance and didn't let a crash at the start of the race throw him off his game. He quickly took the lead and didn't relinquish it until the end. Florian Vogel from Switzerland and Van der Poel's Dutch teammate Milan Vader completed the podium.

Breathing problems slow Kerschbaumer down The best Italian was Daniele Braidot, who took 6th place immediately ahead of his brother Luca Braidot. For the great hope in Italy's team, Gerhard Kerschbaumer, the race didn't go as planned at all. The Eisacktaler never made it to the front of the field and even fell back from 7th to 25th place. He struggled with breathing difficulties and had to slow down significantly at times. With a strong final lap, he fought his way up to 16th place.

The men's cross-country competition was the last race of the title fights in the Czech Republic. A few hours earlier, Eva Lechner was able to for women with 8th place convince. She met on Thursday with the Team relay secured the silver medal . European Championships in Brno – Cross Country Men Pos Name Country Time 1. Mathieu Van der Poel NED 1:28,34 2. Florian Vogel SUI 1:29,17 3. Milan Vader NED 1:29,36 4. Thomas Griot FRA 1:29,52 5. Reta Indergand SUI 1:29,58 6. Daniel Braidot ITA 1:30,11 7. Luke Braidot ITA 1:30,19 8. Thomas Litscher SUI 1:30,31 ... 16. Gerhard Kerschbaumer ITA/Verdings 1:31,29

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European Championship conclusion: Kerschbaumer misses top spot

The Dutchman Mathieu van der Poel secured the European Mountain Bike Cross Country title on Sunday. For Gerhard Kerschbaumer, his last job in Brno did not go as planned.

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