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Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Premier Tech) seizes his first win of 2026 at Nokere Koerse, stunning solo attacker Alec Segaert (Bahrain Victorious) just meters from the finish. Despite crashes and a shoe change during the chaotic race, Philipsen expertly tracks Juan Sebastián Molano (UAE Team Emirates-XRG). He launches his sprint at the perfect moment, overtaking a fading Segaert to claim victory. Jordi Meeus (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) finishes second, pushing past Molano, who settles for third.
The final 10 kilometers see the peloton underestimate Segaert’s time-trial prowess, relying on a single Lotto-Intermarché rider for the chase until late. The challenging Nokereberg ascent and a headwind ultimately derail Segaert’s hopes. Philipsen expresses relief and excitement, marking this victory as a pivotal moment after a slow start to the season.
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