'I did everything I could' – Isabella Holmgren takes bittersweet Worlds silver in front of home crowd
A two-up sprint left the Canadian just short of a home Worlds title in the women's U23 race, but Holmgren was proud of a strong team effort
Belgian cyclist Viktória Chladoňová claimed victory in the under-23 women's road race at the prestigious Canadian World Championships, edging out Canada's Isabella Holmgren for the silver medal. The grueling 134km/83.3-mile course, with 2,690 meters/8,825 feet of climbing, saw Holmgren push herself to the limit in a hard-fought battle with Chladoňová.
Despite her best efforts, Holmgren was unable to secure the gold and came away with the silver. Fleur Moors secured bronze, completing the podium for Belgium. The race demonstrated strong teamwork from Holmgren's Belgian teammates, who worked tirelessly to cover attacks and support their fellow cyclist. Holmgren, grateful for the opportunity to race in front of her home crowd, acknowledged that the team's efforts ultimately led to the medal, expressing pride and appreciation for the support she received during the event.
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