Lorena Wiebes Wins Historic Return of Milan-San Remo Women’s Race
The Dutch sprinter claimed her first Monument victory after a dramatic sprint finish, supported by teammate Lotte Kopecky’s decisive efforts.
- The Milan-San Remo women's race returned after a 20-year hiatus, covering a 156-kilometer route from Genoa to San Remo.
- Lorena Wiebes secured her 98th career victory and first Monument win, defeating Marianne Vos and Noemi Ruegg in a sprint finish.
- Lotte Kopecky played a critical role in Wiebes' victory by neutralizing Elisa Longo Borghini's late attack on the Poggio descent.
- Pauline Ferrand-Prévot was relegated to 12th place following a contact incident during the sprint, after initially finishing fourth.
- The race's live broadcast on Eurosport 1 marked a significant step in increasing visibility and support for women's cycling.