“It has been a long time since I won" - Sanne Cant delighted after victory at Exact Cross Loenhout

After a lean couple of years, Sanne Cant returning to winning ways in style on Friday afternoon at Exact Cross Loenhout. The legendary Belgian took a brilliant victory in the mud.

“It has been a long time since I won a cross,” explained an emotional Cant in her post-race interview. “It gives me great pleasure to win here. I still had some doubts at the start, because I am one of the few who competes three races in a row. That's why I'm extra happy with this victory.”

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“Winning is becoming increasingly difficult, not just for me, but for everyone. A very good youth has emerged, causing the level to continue to rise. It has been a long battle in recent years, but I am happy to win another UCI cross,” concludes Cant.

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Win number 1️⃣2️⃣5️⃣ for Sanne Cant! 🇧🇪 The legend of Belgian Cyclo-cross takes the victory in Loenhout 🏆 #Cyclocross

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