Lotte Kopecky Wins Historic Third Tour of Flanders Title

Lotte Kopecky made history by winning her third Tour of Flanders title, becoming the first woman to achieve this feat. The decisive moment came on the Oude Kwaremont, where she joined forces with Pauline Ferrand-Prévot, Liane Lippert, and Kasia Niewiadoma to break away from the peloton. Despite early crashes affecting several riders, including defending champion Elisa Longo Borghini, the leading quartet maintained their lead through the final climbs and into the sprint finish. Kopecky surged ahead in the final stretch, securing victory ahead of Ferrand-Prévot and Lippert. This win adds to her impressive record, including multiple world titles and other prestigious race victories. The event showcased the competitive spirit and resilience of female cyclists, highlighted by a challenging race marked by tough conditions and crashes.