X2O Badkamers Trofee standings update after Hamme: Nieuwenhuis' GC lead cut by Mason & Nys as Brand moves clear in dominant women’s campaign
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The X2O Badkamers Trofee standings look noticeably different following a dramatic double-header in Hamme, where Thibau Nys and Lucinda Brand secured significant victories in heavy, technical conditions.
With three rounds completed in both competitions, the early hierarchy is beginning to take shape — and the margins are already opening between the main GC contenders.
On the men’s side, the overall lead remains in Dutch hands through Joris Nieuwenhuis, who continues to benefit from his consistent pacing and strong time gaps across the opening three rounds.
Meanwhile, in the women’s standings, Brand now holds a commanding advantage, winning all three races so far and placing herself in a powerful strategic position heading into the mid-winter calendar.
Men’s GC: Nieuwenhuis leads, Mason rises, Nys back in contention
Despite crashing in the opening corner in Hamme, Nieuwenhuis recovered brilliantly to finish on the podium, protecting his race-winning advantage from Lokeren and maintaining the overall lead with a combined time of 3:03:37. Behind him, British champion Cameron Mason climbs to second overall, just 24 seconds back after a superb ride to second place in Hamme.
Nys, who claimed his first victory in the Belgian champion’s jersey on Saturday, moves closer and now sits in third overall at +42 seconds, keeping him firmly in the hunt ahead of the festive block of races. With time-based scoring rather than points, every second saved — or lost — is already proving critical.
| Pos | Name | Nationality | Overall Time | Deficit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joris Nieuwenhuis | NED | 3:03:37 | - |
| 2 | Cameron Mason | GBR | 3:04:01 | +0:24 |
| 3 | Thibau Nys | BEL | 3:04:19 | +0:42 |
| 4 | Niels Vandeputte | BEL | 3:04:54 | +1:17 |
| 5 | Lars van der Haar | NED | 3:05:07 | +1:30 |
Women’s GC: Brand flawless as Van der Heijden and Van Alphen chase
The women’s standings are currently one-way traffic, with Lucinda Brand winning all three opening rounds and building a total elapsed lead of 4:15 over European champion Inge van der Heijden, with Aniek van Alphen completing a full Dutch top three.
Italy’s Sara Casasola sits fourth, with Manon Bakker in fifth after another solid performance.
| Pos | Name | Nationality | Overall Time | Deficit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lucinda Brand | NED | 2:17:09 | - |
| 2 | Inge van der Heijden | NED | 2:21:24 | +4:15 |
| 3 | Aniek van Alphen | NED | 2:23:33 | +6:24 |
| 4 | Sara Casasola | ITA | 2:24:29 | +7:20 |
| 5 | Manon Bakker | NED | 2:25:41 | +8:32 |
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Kieran Wood is a sports journalist based in Wales and has been active in journalism since 2022. He regularly contributes to DartsNews.com and CyclingUpToDate.com, where he covers professional cycling and darts. In cycling, his work includes liveblogs from major races, including the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia, and La Vuelta a España, alongside race reports and analysis. He has also conducted interviews with professional riders.
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