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UEC European Championships: 'I just really love winning' - Demi Vollering claims solo elite women's victory for dominant Dutch team

Demi Vollering successfully defended her elite women's road race crown at the European Championships in Slovenia on Saturday, attacking on the final climb of the 130-kilometer route from Ljubljana to Šenčur to secure a solo victory. Her Dutch compatriot Puck Pieterse won the sprint for second place following a strong team effort, while Switzerland's Marlen Reusser completed the podium in third.

Poland's Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney crashed out of medal contention on the final corner, and Vollering will conclude her season at the upcoming European time trial on Wednesday.

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