Jasper Philipsen, the 2023 WorldTour leader with 19 victories, looks to rebound in Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne after a close third-place finish in Omloop Het Nieuwsblad. Despite his team's strong strategy and performance, Philipsen couldn't secure the win, finishing behind Søren Wærenskjold and Paul Magnier. He acknowledged that his sprinting tactics fell short due to starting too far back and lacking the speed he typically displays. Philipsen expressed satisfaction with a podium finish, given the tough nature of the race, and reflects on how he intends to improve for future competitions.
Philipsen, the most successful WorldTour racer in 2023, aims to rebound from a rare sprint defeat to regain his winning form.
Despite a strong performance in Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, Philipsen finished third, attributing his loss to starting his sprint too far back and lacking his usual sprinting strength.
Reflecting on his race experience, Philipsen expressed that he would have gladly accepted a podium finish in the challenging Omloop Het Nieuwsblad prior to the event.
Philipsen acknowledged the tactical prowess of his team, noting their successful divide in the race and his own determination to push through the final cobbled sections.
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