‘I thought I won this sprint...apparently not’ - Photo finish leaves Demi Vollering regretting finish line celebration

TV footage from the finish suggested Vollering had won, but the race was much closer than anticipated

The sprint finish for the 2021 women’s Brabantse Pijl title may have left Demi Vollering with a bitter taste, after she missed out on the closest of photo finishes by millimetres.

SD Worx rider Vollering initially looked to have taken victory after a hard-fought 127km of racing in Belgium, as the result came down to a six-rider breakaway sprint.  

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