Kim De Baat surprises with sprint victory at Belgian Road Championships

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Fien Van Eynde second and Sara Maes third in Middelkerke

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MIDDELKERKE BELGIUM JUNE 26 Kim De Baat of Belgium and Team PlanturPura celebrates at finish line as race winner ahead of Sara Maes of Belgium and Multum Accountants Ladies Cycling Team and Julie Hendrickx of Belgium and Team Bingoal Casino Chevalmeire Van Eyck Sport during the 123rd Belgian Road Championship 2022 Womens Road Race a 1199km one day race from Middelkerke to Middelkerke BKMiddelkerke on June 26 2022 in Middelkerke Belgium Photo by Luc ClaessenGetty Images
Kim De Baat surprises with sprint victory at Belgian Road Championships(Image credit: Getty Images)

Kim De Baat (Plantur Pura) secured a surprise sprint victory to win the women's road race title at the Belgian championships in Middelkerke. 

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