Kopecky, Longo-Borghini crash during Paris-Roubaix Femmes

Lotte Kopecky (SD Worx) chasing after the crash in Paris-Roubaix Femmes
Lotte Kopecky (SD Worx) chasing after the crash in Paris-Roubaix Femmes (Image credit: Getty Images Sport)

Defending Paris-Roubaix Femmes champion Elisa Longo Borghini (Trek-Segafredo) was leading the chase in a select group when she crashed on the Pont-Thibault à Ennevelin sector with 39km to go, bringing down almost the entire group including pre-race favourite Lotte Kopecky (SD Worx).

Despite dry conditions on race day, the route had not dried out completely after several days of steady rain. A large breakaway escaped during the opening kilometres and gained over five minutes.

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