While the first male event has already started, Cédrine Kerbaol is launching an alert for the peloton of the European Championship.
Marlen Reusser once again imposed his law. This Wednesday she won the title of European time trial champion, winning an exceptional double after her world coronation. The Swiss dug the gap on its rivals by gradually accelerating after a cautious departure, crossing the line with 49 seconds ahead of Mie Ottestad, followed by Mischa Bredewold, third at 51 seconds.
On the French side, the assessment is encouraging but contrasting. Juliette Labous takes 6th place in just over a minute to repeat, while Cédrine Kerbaol finishes 9th less than two minutes from the winner, remaining in the top 10 but without being able to compete for the podium.
“There was a virus”
Obviously exhausted after his effort, Kerbaol has explained the difficulties encountered in recent weeks: “It’s not in my head, I think it’s in my body and in my legs. Since Rwanda, I find it difficult to have my legs express ”. The Frenchwoman stayed several minutes sitting on the ground, trying to regain her senses after this trying time.
The runner also highlighted a health problem:
“I think there was a virus or a bacteria that several people and I caught in Rwanda. I hope it will get back quickly. »» This declaration sheds a disturbing light on the physical form of certain members of the French team during this championship and could weigh at the end of the season.
