Marlies Mejias dominated the elite women's races at the Amazon Armed Forces Cycling Classic, sweeping both days to clinch the omnium title. While Mejias took first place on Saturday, Dario Rapps secured the men's omnium with a win and a second-place finish over the two-day event. After 24 years, this notable cycling event returned to Washington, D.C., featuring high-paced competition amidst challenging rain-soaked conditions. Mejias credited her success to her well-executed team strategy and highlighted the obstacles posed by wet weather throughout the races.
"Armed Forces is my favourite criterium - I always come into it with the mindset that I 'have' to win. The first day, the Capitol Cup, threw everything at us."
"Wet conditions are always a challenge for me, but my teammates executed flawlessly and kept me protected when it counted most."
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