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17-7-2011 Pankova is the new European road Champion U-23 Larisa Pankova is the new European road Champion under 23. The Russian beat the Belorussian, Amaliusik and Dutch cyclist, Brand. The French rider Rivat came in fourth place, followed by two Italians, Scandolara and Longo Borghini.

Pankova, who came second in Thursday’s time trial, was the star of an exciting final. First she caught up with a group that had gone ahead, then she beat all her adversaries in the final sprint.

Italy, with Valentina Scandolara and Elisa Longo Borghini, and France with Amelie Rivat made the final an exciting one but the decisive break was made by Brand from the Netherlands and Amaliusik from Belarus. Then Pankova made the last fantastic sprint to take home the dream European title.