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Charlotte Kool (Fenix-Premier Tech) secures her first victory of 2026 at the Omloop van het Hageland. Kool unleashes a powerful sprint in the bunch finish after a late catch of a strong breakaway. Lara Gillespie (UAE Team ADQ) finishes just behind in second, while Shari Bossuyt (AG Insurance-Soudal) claims third.
Key contender Elisa Balsamo (Lidl-Trek) crashes out on a corner during the final cobbled climb, missing her chance at victory.
The race features an aggressive start, with multiple attacks over 141 kilometers. A three-rider breakaway, including Marta Lach (SD Worx-Protime), Karlijn Swinkels (UAE Team ADQ), and Flora Perkins (Fenix-Premier Tech), leads for much of the second half. Despite their efforts, the peloton catches them in the final kilometer, setting the stage for Kool’s decisive sprint.
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