Cycling
Demi Vollering Wins First World Championship Title After Thrilling Road Race in Montreal
Demi Vollering secured her first world championship title on Saturday by winning the sprint against Kasia Niewiadoma in a dramatic road race in Montreal. The 29-year-old Dutch cyclist, riding for FDJ United-SUEZ, had previously finished as runner-up seven times but finally claimed the rainbow jersey after a season that also included victories in the Giro d'Italia and Tour de France Femmes. A mass crash involving defending champion Magdeleine Vallières and Caroline Andersson intensified the competition, allowing Vollering to launch a decisive solo attack with 38 kilometers remaining. She was eventually rejoined by Niewiadoma and Elisa Longo Borghini, finishing ahead of them in the final sprint. Puck Pieterse, who supported Vollering throughout the race, placed sixth.
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