Silver for Aaron Dockx in the men’s juniors! The Belgian drove a strong race, but was beaten in the final sprint by the Swiss Jan Christen. The Dutch top favorite David Haverdings fell early.
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Aaron Dockx sprints to second place. Re-watch the wildly exciting slot
name | result | ||
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1 | Jan Christen (Zwi) | in 43’11” | |
2 | Aaron Dockx (Bel) | ||
3 | Nathan Swift (GBr) | ||
4 | Corentin Lequet (Fra) | + 20″ | |
5 | Andrew August (VS) | + 20″ | |
6 | Viktor Vandenberghe (Bel) | + 33″ | |
7 | Wies Nuyens (Bel) | + 35″ | |
8 | Ian Ackert (Can) | + 39″ | |
9 | David Haverdings (Ned) | + 41″ | |
10 | Daniel Nielsen (Den) | + 49″ |
- The Swiss wins! 6:45 p.m.
The Swiss wins!
- 6 p.m. 43. Dockx comes in 2nd. What a sprint! Dockx is the first to start, but sees the strong Swiss Christian still whizzing past. It is silver for Dockx. .
Dockx comes in 2nd
What a sprint! Dockx is the first to start, but sees the strong Swiss Christian still whizzing past. It is silver for Dockx.
- 6 p.m. 42. Another 200 meters! Dockx does not want to launch the sprint from pole position. The 3 ruffs are now almost standing still. .
Another 200 meters!
Dockx does not want to launch the sprint from pole position. The 3 ruffs are now almost standing still.
- 6 pm 41. Dockx does not lose sight of Smith’s rear wheel. Christen tries to surprise Dockx from behind with a sharp attack. .
Dockx does not lose sight of Smith’s rear wheel. Christen tries to surprise Dockx from behind with a sharp attack.
- 6 pm 40. Tension trumps. Another half round! A Belgian, a Swiss and an Englishman seem to have to sprint for the rainbow jersey. .
Tension trump
Another half round! A Belgian, a Swiss and an Englishman seem to have to sprint for the rainbow jersey.
- It is quiet on the final climb. 6 p.m. 40.
It stays quiet on the final climb
- 6 p.m. 39. It’s a wonderful spectacle! Dockx and Christen don’t give a shit about each other, now the Englishman Smith goes in search of happiness. .
It’s a wonderful spectacle! Dockx and Christen don’t give a shit about each other, now the Englishman Smith goes in search of happiness.
- 6 p.m. 39. Tough creature, Aaron! Michel Wuyts.
Tough creature, Aaron!
Michel Wuyts
- 6 p.m. 39.
- 18 hours 38. Dockx tries. A few lengths are not enough for Dockx to reach a decisive gap. The Swiss Christian is casually joining us again. .
Dockx tries
A few lengths are not enough for Dockx to reach a decisive gap. The Swiss Christian is casually joining us again.
- 6 p.m. 36. Situation for final round. 1. Christen 2. Dockx 3. Smith 4. August (US) at 13″ 5. Lequet (Fra) 6. Vandenberghe (Bel) at 28″ 7. Nuyens (Bel) 8. Haverdings (Ned) at 44″ 9. Corsus (Bel) .
Situation for final round
1. Christians
2. Dockx
3. Smith
4. August (VS) op 13″
5. Lequet (Fra)
6. Vandenberghe (Bel) on 28″
7. Nuyens (Bell)
8. Haverdings (Ned) at 44 “
9. Corsus (Bel) - 6 pm 36. Dockx sticks to the wheel of the Swiss.
Dockx sticks to the wheel of the Swiss
- 6 pm 36. Final round! Just before entering the last round, Christen shoots an arrow. The Swiss shoots out of his click pedal, Dockx reacts sharply. .
Final round!
Just before entering the last round, Christen shoots an arrow. The Swiss shoots out of his click pedal, Dockx reacts sharply.
- 6 p.m. 34. Dockx is lurking. Dockx seems to be waiting for his moment in the wheel of the Swiss Christian. We are rapidly approaching the final round. .
Dockx is lurking
Dockx seems to be waiting for his moment in the wheel of the Swiss Christian. We are rapidly approaching the final round.
- 6:32 pm The medals seem divided. The number 4, the American August, already follows 13 seconds from the leading trio. .
The medals seem divided. The number 4, the American August, already follows 13 seconds from the leading trio.
- 6 p.m. 31. The Swiss Christian is becoming a tough customer. He comes to eat Dockx, the Englishman Smith also hooks up his cart again. Are we in for a very exciting three-way battle? .
The Swiss Christian is becoming a tough customer. He comes to eat Dockx, the Englishman Smith also hooks up his cart again. Are we in for a very exciting three-way battle?
- 6:30 pm Dockx acceleration! When entering the penultimate round, Dockx puts the whip on it again. His English and Swiss companions moan all kinds of lamentable songs. .
Acceleration Dockx!
When entering the penultimate round, Dockx puts the whip on it again. His English and Swiss companions moan all kinds of lamentable songs.
- 6:30 pm.
- 6 p.m. 28. Situation after 4 rounds. 1. Christen (Zwi) 2. Dockx (Bel) 3. Smith (GBr) 4. Lesuet (Fra) on 5″ 5. August (US) on 9″ 6. Nielsen (Den) 7. Vandenberghe (Bel) on 10 ” 8. Nuyens (Bel) 9. Corsus (Bel) at 25″ 10. Haverdings (Ned) at 30″.
Situation after 4 rounds
Christen (Zwi)
2. Dockx (Call)
3. Smith (GBr)
4. Lesuet (Fra) op 5 “
5. August (VS) op 9″
Nielsen (Den)
7. Vandenberghe (Bel) on 10″
8. Nuyens (Bell)
9. Corsus (Bell) on 25″
10. Haverdings (Ned) at 30 “ - A Swiss, a Belgian and a British are gone. 6 p.m. 27.
A Swiss, a Belgian and a British are gone