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Belgian Michael Vanthourenhout celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the men's elite race of the Cyclocross World Cup, in Terralba, Sardinia, Italy, Sunday 07 December 2025, stage 3 (out of 12) in the World Cup of the 2026-2027 season. BELGA PHOTO DAVID PINTENS (Photo by DAVID PINTENS / BELGA MAG / Belga via AFP)

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