Leg pain sees Eli Iserbyt abandon European Cyclo-cross Championships

Eli Iserbyt in action at the 2022 UEC European Cyclo-cross Championships in Namur
Eli Iserbyt in action at the 2022 UEC European Cyclo-cross Championships in Namur (Image credit: JASPER JACOBSBELGAAFP via Getty Images)

After dominating the early stages of the cyclocross season, Eli Iserbyt's bid to take the European Championship title ended with him suffering a leg injury in Namur.

The 25-year-old headed into the race as one of the top favourites with five wins and four podium finishes to his name from just nine races so far.