Zoe Bäckstedt successfully defended her title at the under-23 women's Cyclo-cross World Championships in Liévin, demonstrating remarkable resilience after a heavy crash on the opening lap. Initially a favorite, she struggled with a slippery descent but made a strategic switch to a bike with lower tire pressure that improved her performance. Despite a late challenge from Marie Schreiber, who finished second, and Leonie Bentveld taking bronze, Bäckstedt maintained her lead, ultimately winning by a significant margin of 39 seconds, solidifying her dominance in the event.
Zoe Bäckstedt defended her under-23 women's Cyclo-cross World Championships title in Liévin, overcoming a fall to secure a 39-second victory.
Despite crashing on the opening lap, Bäckstedt regained composure, switching to a bike with lower tire pressure, which enabled her to pull away.
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