Cycling: Lizzie Armitstead retains UCI World Cup lead

April 7, 2024

Lizzie Armitstead retained her lead in the UCI World Cup with a second place finish in the Tour of Flanders this weekend.

Armitstead’s Dutch team-mate Ellen van Dijk, who broke clear on the final climb of the Paterberg, won the race.

The Briton pipped Sweden’s Emma Johansson on the line with a sprint finish to secure a 1-2 for her Boels-Dolmans team.

The second place in Belgium is Armitstead’s third podium from three World Cup races in 2014 and she will keep her lead in the competition.

Beth Shine, Sportsister
The Women’s Sport Magazine

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