Longo Borghini: You had to embrace the chaos in Paris-Roubaix Femmes

Elisa Longo Borghini celebrates her third place and Lizzie Deignan's victory in Paris-Roubaix
Elisa Longo Borghini celebrates her third place and Lizzie Deignan's victory in Paris-Roubaix (Image credit: Getty Images Sport)

Trek-Segafredo enjoyed a day of days on the cobbles of Paris-Roubaix Femmes on Saturday, taking home both first and third place as Lizzie Deignan soloed to a memorable win while Elisa Longo Borghini grabbed third place 1:47 later.

The Italian, who was among the favourites for glory at the race, having won on the rough roads of the Tour of Flanders and Strade Bianche in the past, admitted afterwards that she loved the chaos of the race and was ready to do it all again.

Dani Ostanek
Senior News Writer

Dani Ostanek is Senior News Writer at Cyclingnews, joining in 2017 as a freelance contributor and later being hired full-time. Before joining the team, they had written for numerous major publications in the cycling world, including CyclingWeekly and Rouleur.

Dani has reported from the world's top races, including the Tour de France, Road World Championships, and the spring Classics. They have interviewed many of the sport's biggest stars, including Mathieu van der Poel, Demi Vollering, and Remco Evenepoel. Their favourite races are the Giro d'Italia, Strade Bianche and Paris-Roubaix.

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