Sarah Sturm secured her third podium in the Traka 360 race, finishing third after a strong performance but feeling disappointed for not winning. The race concluded dramatically, with Karolina Migon claiming victory in a final attack. Sturm battled through the chaos created by mixed male riders affecting the leading female group and reflected on the need for improved starting time gaps in future races to ensure fair competition. Despite her dissatisfaction, she acknowledged the quality of the race experience.
This will be my third podium and my second third place. It's a very disappointing result for me, but I don't want to take away from honestly one of the best bike races I've gotten to be a part of and animate.
I also just felt really good all day and really strong. I stayed safe, but got a little frustrated.
There were a couple of mix ups with a massive group of men. It was actually really chaotic and stressful, but my coach informed me, he said that stuff happens, you just have to try to stay calm.
I think it has to be done. Unbound last year worked with a bigger time gap.
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