“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.”

A three-time world champion in her pomp, Cant has had to settle for 'just' a pair of Belgian national championship wins over the past two years. Through it all however, she never lost the belief.

“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.