"I got goosebumps" - Lotte Kopecky touched by heroes welcome recieved in 't Kuipke
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Lotte Kopecky returned to Belgium on Friday night, showing off her Rainbow Jersey to adoring fans in 't Kuipke sports complex in Ghent.
"This is a bit of a home race. I don't ride in 't Kuipke that often, much more in the Blaarmeersen. But this is an excellent opportunity to show my rainbow jersey to the Belgian public," Kopecky said in quotes collected by Sporza.
The Belgian supporters in attendance welcomed their returning hero with open arms. "I got goosebumps during the performance," Kopecky admits, deeply touched by her reception. "The audience appreciates us and it is very nice that we achieve this with women's cycling."
On the track things went well for Kopecky also as she took victories in both the elimination and the points race. "It went better than expected," Kopecky admits. "The feeling is good and I am very happy with that. Everyone starts here with a scared heart, but everything went well."
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