Cycling: Wout van Aert celebrated an outstanding season debut at the Superprestige in Boom. The Belgian immediately won his first cyclocross race of the season with a clear lead. In the women's category, Lucinda Brand from the Netherlands once again triumphed.
Wout van Aert wins despite a fall
He is back again! wout van aert appeared at an official cyclocross race for the first time this season - and won straight away. And how! The Belgian put all the competition in the shade and triumphed confidently with a lead of 1:40 and 1:48 over his compatriots Toon Aerts and Lars van der Haar. Today's fourth-placed driver is still in the overall standings Eli Iserbyt in the lead. When Wout van Aert fell on the penultimate lap - as did many of his opponents - he already had a reassuring lead.
Results of the day at Superprestige in Boom
1. Wout Van Aert (Jumbo – Visma)
2. Toon Aerts (Baloise – Trek Lions) +1:40
3. Lars van Der Haar (Baloise – Trek Lions) +1:48
Overall Superprestige rating after 5 out of 8 races
1. Eli Iserbyt (Pauwels Sauzen – Bingoal) 70 points
2. Toon Aerts (Baloise – Trek Lions) 60 points
3. Lars van Der Haar (Baloise – Trek Lions) 59 points
Meteen winn bij zijn first cross? Yes problem before @WoutvanAert! 😎🥇 Herbekijk here for a tight prestatie vandaag in Boom! 👏 #Superprestige2022 #SPBoom pic.twitter.com/i3f7eTFv10
— SuperprestigeCX (@SuperprestigeCX) December 4, 2021
Lucinda Brand extends overall lead
With her fourth win in five Superprestige races Lucinda Brand still on track to win the Superprestige. The Dutchman won in Boom by a margin of 37 and 43 seconds respectively Inge van der Hejden and Denise Betsema. The runner-up can definitely be described as a big surprise, while the third is now three points behind the leader Lucinda Brand in the overall standings.
Results of the day at Superprestige in Boom
1. Lucinda Brand (Baloise – Trek Lions)
2. Inge van der Heijden (777) + 0:37
3. Denise Betsema (Pauwels Sauzen – Bingoal) + 0:43
Overall Superprestige rating after 5 out of 8 races
1. Lucinda Brand (Baloise – Trek Lions) 71 points
2. Denise Betsema (Pauwels Sauzen – Bingoal) 68 points
3. Annemarie Worst (777) 65 points
Herbeleef hoe @lucinda_brand vandaag het the best door de Boomse modder ploeterde! 🌈 Ze also confirms his unfortunately positive position in the general classification. 💪 #Superprestige2022 #SPBoom pic.twitter.com/FMMDdn4gTY
— SuperprestigeCX (@SuperprestigeCX) December 4, 2021