Vollering wins women's road race world title
Demi Vollering continues her remarkable season with a thrilling victory in the women's road race in Montreal.
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"I can still not believe it. I worked so hard towards this goal, and it takes guts to truly believe in it with your whole heart."
— Demi Vollering , Athlete
"There were so many moments I thought I went too early. I didn't dare to turn around and look back because I felt like they were almost on my wheel already. I just dared, tried again and never gave up to the finish line."
— Demi Vollering , Athlete
Key People
Demi Vollering is a professional cyclist from the Netherlands who claims victory in cycling competitions.
Elisa Longo Borghini is an Italian professional cyclist known for competing with Lidl-Trek.
Flora Perkins is a British cyclist known for her participation in women's road racing.
Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney is a Polish professional cyclist competing at an elite level.
Kimberley Le Court is a professional cyclist who won stage six of the Tour de France Femmes.
Magdeleine Vallieres is a Canadian cyclist who was the defending champion before this race.
Marlen Reusser is a cyclist with the Movistar team competing in women's cycling races.
Paula Blasi is a Spanish cyclist involved in competitive road racing.
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Demi Vollering continues her remarkable season with a thrilling victory in the women's road race in Montreal.
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