Demi Vollering has come to the defense of fellow cyclist Wout van Aert following his loss at Dwars door Vlaanderen, where he faced significant criticism for his race tactics. After initially reacting lightheartedly to Van Aert's defeat, Vollering reflected more deeply after watching his post-race interview. She expressed pain upon hearing Van Aert blame himself for being 'egoistic' and highlighted the emotional toll that intense scrutiny and expectations can have on athletes. Vollering also shared her own experiences with criticism in racing and the challenges it brings to performance and mental well-being.
Yep, I was also laughing a bit when I first heard and then saw that Visma lost while being in the break with three.
Hearing him say that he was egoistic and that it is not who he is was painful for me, because we forget so easily what stress, doubt, and all the mess thrown at him actually do to him.
For me, it is completely understandable that he lost himself a bit. When people have so much to say about you, it is easy to start feeling lost.
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