Jakobsen pips Ewan to claim Kampioenschap van Vlaanderen

Dutch cyclist Fabio Jakobsen of QuickStep Alpha Vinyl team celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the Kampioenschap van Vlaanderen
Dutch cyclist Fabio Jakobsen of QuickStep Alpha Vinyl team celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the Kampioenschap van Vlaanderen (Image credit: Getty Images Sport)

Fabio Jakobsen (QuickStep-AlphaVinyl) raised his arms in victory for the first time since becoming the 2022 European Champion last month. The Dutch rider didn't need a bike throw to deny Caleb Ewan (Lotto Soudal) but wasn't taking any chances after coming up rapidly along the barriers to snatch the victory.

Ewan hit out first in the frantic, technical finale but Jakobsen timed his powerful surge perfectly into the headwind.

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