Kopecky dedicates road race world title to deceased junior
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Zurich: Lotte Kopecky won a second straight world road race title on Saturday, ahead of American Chloe Dygert and Italy s Elisa Longo Borghini. On...
Zurich: Lotte Kopecky won a second straight world road race title on Saturday, ahead of American Chloe Dygert and Italy's Elisa Longo Borghini.
On a hilly 2024 route around Zurich on a cold and rainy day, a slower than expected pace allowed Kopecky to thrive while Dygert almost stole the title with a late charge from behind.
The powerfully built Kopecky had been slated as likely being less at ease on the rolling Zurich route than the flatter Glasgow one where she won in 2023.
The 28-year-old immediately dedicated her title to junior rider Muriel Furrer, who died after a fall on Friday.
"We were all crying during the one minute silence before the race. I dedicate this title to her, it's for her," said the Belgian.