De Jong uncertain for cyclo-cross world title defence

Thalita de Jong’s participation in this weekend’s Cyclo-cross World Championships in Bieles, Luxembourg is in doubt, despite being selected for the Dutch team. The reigning world champion crashed heavily in the final round of the World Cup in Hoogerheide on Sunday, suffering a small tear in her thigh muscle, and has fluid on her knee.

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