ARNDT WINS WOMEN'S TOUR OF FLANDERS

Judith Arndt Tour of Flanders 2008
(Image credit: LUC CLAESSEN)

High Road?s Judith Arndt has won the women?s Tour of Flanders, the third round of the World Cup.

The German veteran outsprinted American Kristin Armstrong (Cervelo) after they got away with a late attack six kilometres from the finish. Kirsten Wild (AA-Drink) won the bunch sprint for third place.

Britain's Emma Pooley (Specialized) finished 42nd and lost the leader's jersey in the World Cup. She is now third overall behind Dutchwoman Suzanne De Goede (Nurnberger).

Britain's Nicole Cooke (Halfords-Bikehut) grits it out to come 16th. Photo by Andy Jones

Main photo: Judith Arndt by Luc Claessen/ISPA

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