Ava Holmgren successfully defends elite women's Canadian cyclocross title

Ava Holmgren at the 2023 Cyclocross World Championships (Image credit: Getty Images)

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Ava Holmgren (Stimulus-Orbea) secured a second consecutive elite women's title at the Canadian Cyclocross Championships on Saturday in Saanich, British Columbia.

Holmgren dominated the elite women's event, finishing more than a minute and a half ahead of runner-up Christiane Bilodeau (Juventus) and Katelyn Walcroft (Red Truck Racing p/b Mosaic Homes).

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