Lorena Wiebes of SD Worx-Protime won the prestigious Gent-Wevelgem race, marking her 100th career victory. The decisive moment came when Wiebes launched her sprint 200 meters from the finish, effortlessly overtaking competitors, including Elisa Balsamo and Charlotte Kool. The race saw significant tactical maneuvering, especially by world champion Lotte Kopecky, who helped split the peloton and form a leading group of five. Despite various attacks on the final stretch, teams eventually set up a sprint finish, where Wiebes proved unbeatable, securing her win against the odds.
Lorena Wiebes showcased her prowess by winning Gent-Wevelgem, marking her 100th career victory after a strategically timed sprint.
World champion Lotte Kopecky played a crucial role in breaking the peloton, allowing Wiebes to capitalize on her team's strategy moving into the final stages.
Even with multiple attacks from competitors, it ultimately built to an expected bunch sprint where Wiebes was clearly the strongest.
Despite a tactical effort from Lidl-Trek to create echelons, the closing kilometers led to a tightly packed sprint finish.
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