Cyclisme : Elisa Longo Borghini Proud Despite Fourth Place Finish at Strade Bianche

Elisa Longo Borghini (UAE Team ADQ) dominates the Santa Caterina climb but finishes fourth at Strade Bianche Women, leaving her proud yet disappointed. Elise Chabbey (FDJ United-SUEZ) seizes victory after leading into the final turn, with Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney (Canyon-SRAM zondacrypto) in second, and Franzisca Koch (FDJ United-SUEZ) rounding out the podium. Longo Borghini shows strength throughout the race but falters before the finish, unable to hold her lead.

“I’m in pain, my legs are sore but I can't have any regrets,” she states post-race, acknowledging her effort. “It was a hard race, right from the start. We could sense that FDJ wanted to make a hard race.” Despite the setback, she embraces her tenacity, emphasizing the importance of giving it her all.