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Binche-Chimay-Binche pour Dames: Linda Riedmann beats Charlotte Kool in uphill sprint finish

Linda Riedmann claimed her first victory in a .1-level race at the Binche-Chimay-Binche pour Dames, capping a standout season that included wins at the Volta a Portugal Feminina and Muurclassic Geraardsbergen. The 23-year-old Swiss rider outdueled Dutch sprinter Charlotte Kool in a dramatic uphill sprint finish, securing a podium spot that marks her biggest career triumph after five years of professional racing.

Kool, a seasoned competitor, finished second, while Nicole Steigenga completed the top three on the podium. The race results also saw Lonneke Uneken, Letizia Borghesi, and Pfeiffer Georgi among the top finishers, highlighting a competitive field in this high-stakes event.

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