Laurens Sweeck reacts to victory at Krawatencross Lille: "Seven victories in a season is certainly not bad"
Cyclocross
On Sunday, Krawatencross Lille played host to Round 7 of the X20 Badkamers Trofee, delivering an exciting day of racing with Laurens Sweeck emerging as the winner in the men’s event.
The fast-paced circuit made it extremely difficult to create gaps early on, leading to a tight and tactical race. Both Eli Iserbyt and Laurens Sweeck managed to briefly open up an advantage, but it soon became clear that the decisive moves would only come in the final laps.
The closing stages of the race provided a lot of action, with several riders hitting the front in an attempt to secure victory. Eli Iserbyt launched a fierce attack in the final half-lap, trying to distance his rivals, but his lead was not substantial enough heading into the finishing straight.
Having started his sprint too early, he lacked the power to hold off a surging Sweeck, who came around to take the win.
For Sweeck, a 31-year-old Belgian rider and the 2020 national champion, this victory marked yet another highlight in an already impressive season. Reflecting on his performance, he said, "I felt that there was a lot to it, but I couldn't look behind me, whether they were right on my wheel or not. So it was just sprinting to the finish. Then it was a matter of briefly looking under the arm to see if it was good. Then it was bingo."
With this victory, Sweeck has now claimed seven wins this season, further cementing his strong form throughout the winter. "It is indeed a very nice season in terms of victories. Yesterday was a bit less, but seven victories in a season, that is certainly not bad," he added.
His consistency has also been evident in the Superprestige series, where he has secured three wins this season. With multiple successes across different competitions, Sweeck can take plenty of confidence from his performances this season as he continues to establish himself as one of the top riders in the field.
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