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Nys wins World Cup in Nommay
World No. 1 Sven Nys (Rabobank) won the 10th and penultimate round of the UCI’s World Cup of cyclo-cross in Nommay, France, on Sunday.
Nys solidified his grip on the overall standings of the World Cup and the world points classifications with the win. Nys finished ahead of recently crowned Belgian champion Bart Wellens and Dutchman Gerben De Knegt.
The race was dominated from the start by Rabobank teammates Nys, De Knegt and Dutchman Richard Groenendaal. The trio got an early gap, forcing Wellens to form a quick alliance with Frenchman John Gadret and Czech rider Petr Dlask.
The chasers eventually rejoined with the leaders and all six men tried their hand at attacking out of the group. Nys finally managed to put in a successful dig and left the rest of the lead group to chase on the tough and muddy course.
“I felt I deserved this one,” Nys said. “I had some trouble at the (Belgian) national championships, but Bart was clearly the strongest there. I think today, though, I was the better rider out there. This gives me a big boost two weeks ahead of world’s.”
France’s Laurence Leboucher took the women’s race Sunday, beating compatriot Maryline Salvetat and German Hanka Kupfernagel.
Results
1. Sven Nys (B), in 1:04:18
2. Bart Wellens (B), at 0:13.
3. Gerben de Knegt (Nl), at 0:20.
4. Richard Groenendaal (Nl) s.t.
5. Petr Dlask (Cz), at 0:27.
6. John Gadret (F), at 0:35.
7. Erwin Vervecken (B) s.t.
8. Christian Heule (Swi), at 1:40.
9. Thijs Al (Nl), at 1:52.
10. Kevin Pauwels (B), at 2:17.
