Elisa Longo Borghini made history as the first Italian woman to win the Tour of Flanders in 2015 at just 23 years old. Now, ten years later, and with 40 wins under her belt, she returns as the defending champion, having recently won Dwars door Vlaanderen. In an interview, she expressed a deeper understanding of her achievements now at 33, reflecting on the significance of her victories and the heritage of the race. Longo Borghini acknowledges the competitive landscape she faced in her initial win, recognizing the weight of success in her career today.
"When I won my first Flanders, I was a kid. I was 23 years old and I did not realise what I did."
"Definitely winning now is winning in a more conscious way than just randomly crossing the line as the first one and being like 'oh I won'."
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