Paula Blasi secured a significant victory in the 4.4km prologue of the Tour de Romandie Féminin, finishing in 11:17. This achievement marked her first WorldTour win in her inaugural professional season. The race dynamics altered drastically as five top teams were disqualified for refusing to participate in a UCI GPS safety tracking test. Blasi took full advantage of this unexpected opportunity to not only win but also don the yellow jersey. A former runner and duathlete, she expressed surprise at her victory and noted her preparation was primarily focused on a different upcoming race.
Paula Blasi made history with her win in the 4.4km prologue of the Tour de Romandie Féminin, marking her first WorldTour victory in just her first season. She completed the course in 11:17, outperforming competitors Urška Žigart and Juliette Labous, who finished second and third, respectively. The race atmosphere changed dramatically when five major teams were disqualified for refusing a UCI GPS tracking safety test, paving the way for Blasi's unexpected success.
The disqualification of major teams, including Canyon-SRAM and Lidl-Trek, shifted the dynamics of the race. Paula Blasi capitalized on this opportunity, unexpectedly clinching first place and earning the yellow jersey. Initially not expecting to be in contention for the win, Blasi expressed surprise at her accomplishment.
Blasi’s journey into road cycling after a career as a runner and duathlete culminated in this breakthrough victory. Her focus remains on preparing for the l'Avenir race, showcasing her determination despite aiming for a different jersey initially.
She stated, 'I was not expecting to be up there. My main goal is preparing for l'Avenir, so I still have some days. Tour of Romandie was kind of let's see how I start.'
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