I just got a chance to rewatch the women's race, and I have to say, not impressed with Uttrup Ludwig, Niwiedoma, and Moolman-Pasio. They had a 10+ second gap (along with Longo Borghini and Lippert), but only Longo Borghini and Lippert were arsed enough (or rather, primarily Lippert was) to drive the break. Longo Borghini has an excuse (Persico in the chasing pack), but her turns were at least bona fide efforts.
The same can't be said for the other three, all riding not to lose rather than to stay away. Serves them all right that they got jack squat from it. Only "injustice" from all this is that Lippert was too tired from all the pulling to even have a medal to show for it. Maddening, like how Longo Borghini tossed away any chance at a victory at Amstel 2021 and allowed the group containing Vos to come back.
Couldn't care less how "authentic" Uttrup Ludwig's interviews may be. She wanted to be sly like a fox but ended up getting herself outfoxed.
The same can't be said for the other three, all riding not to lose rather than to stay away. Serves them all right that they got jack squat from it. Only "injustice" from all this is that Lippert was too tired from all the pulling to even have a medal to show for it. Maddening, like how Longo Borghini tossed away any chance at a victory at Amstel 2021 and allowed the group containing Vos to come back.
Couldn't care less how "authentic" Uttrup Ludwig's interviews may be. She wanted to be sly like a fox but ended up getting herself outfoxed.