Pre-race favourite Demi Vollering was the best Dutch finisher in fifth, but her strategy was difficult to fathom at times, highlighting a disjointed performance from the Netherlands.
One thing is for sure: we fought all day. In the end, the finale was not difficult enough to really get away, critiquing the race dynamics and tactics.
By the time they came around to take the bell, the Dutch squad had stumbled upon something like the ideal situation, yet squandered their advantage.
The combination of a demanding course and miserable conditions made for an attritional race... the oranges had their moment, but failed to capitalize on it.
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