Ferrand-Prévot secures second place in the Tour of Flanders

# Ferrand-Prévot Clinches Second Place at the Tour of Flanders

In a thrilling 23rd edition of the Tour of Flanders, Pauline Ferrand-Prévot showcased her competitive spirit as she secured a well-deserved second place, battling through nine climbs and six cobbled sections. The race’s pivotal moment occurred on the Eikenberg, where a crucial separation unfolded, leading Ferrand-Prévot and her rival, Lieke Nooijen, into a select lead group as they approached the final stretch.

As the riders descended into the Oude Kwaremont, the penultimate climb, Dutch sensation Demi Vollering launched a fierce attack, gradually distancing herself from Ferrand-Prévot and Puck Pieterse, who worked together in an attempt to close the gap. Despite their teamwork, they were unable to catch Vollering, who crossed the finish line in 4:16:37.

In a competitive sprint for second place, Ferrand-Prévot expressed her satisfaction with the outcome. “I can be satisfied with this second place. The team and I did everything we could to win,” she remarked. “But I simply wasn’t strong enough to follow Demi. I can’t blame myself for anything. This was the best possible result for today.”

This race marked Ferrand-Prévot’s return to competition after a month-long hiatus since Strade Bianche. The athlete reflected on her performance, stating, “I feel good, but I think I’m still lacking a bit of race rhythm. I’ve just returned from a high-altitude training camp where I did a lot of long climbs. In a race like this, I notice that I’m just a little less explosive.”

### Final Results:

1. **Demi Vollering (FDJ United – SUEZ)** – 4:16:37
2. **Pauline Ferrand-Prévot (Team Visma | Lease a Bike)** – +00:00:42
3. **Puck Pieterse (Fenix-Premier Tech)** – +00:00:42
4. **Lieke Nooijen (Team Visma | Lease a Bike)** – +00:01:58
5. **Daniek Hengeveld (Team Visma | Lease a Bike)** – +00:10:06
6. **Imogen Wolff (Team Visma | Lease a Bike)** – +00:10:06
7. **Margaux Vigié (Team Visma | Lease a Bike)** – +00:10:06
8. **Katharina Sadnik (Team Visma | Lease a Bike)** – +00:10:06

Ferrand-Prévot’s strong showing in the Tour of Flanders serves as a promising start to her season, and fans eagerly anticipate her future performances as she builds her race rhythm back.