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European Championships: Evenepoel Edges Ciccone at the Finish, Scaroni Third

Remco Evenepoel defeated Giulio Ciccone in a close sprint for gold in Slovenia, while Christian Scaroni finished third. Azzurra Ballan won the junior women’s title.

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What is happening

Evenepoel and Ciccone attacked on a climb before contesting the gold medal in a sprint. The result prompted doubts in the Italian camp over the finish-line verdict.

Why is it on the Radar?

The race decided the European road cycling podium, with Evenepoel taking gold, Ciccone silver and Scaroni bronze; Ballan also secured a European title in the junior women’s event.

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