Grand Prix de Wallonie Dames: Shari Bossuyt sprints to first win since return to racing

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Karlijn Swinkels second, Elisa Balsamo third in Namur

NAMUR, BELGIUM - SEPTEMBER 17: Shari Bossuyt of Belgium and Team AG Insurance - Soudal celebrates at finish line as race winner ahead of Karlijn Swinkels of Netherlands and UAE Team ADQ (L) during the 4th Grand Prix de Wallonie Feminin 2025 a 128.8km one day race from Soiron to Namur on September 17, 2025 in Namur, Belgium. (Photo by Rhode Van Elsen/Getty Images)
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Shari Bossuyt won the Grand Prix de Wallonie Dames, taking her first victory since completing a two-year suspension after a positive test for Letrozole and the first victory of her road reading career.

Bossuyt tested positive at the 2023 Tour de Normandie Féminin. She opted for a contamination defence and blamed dairy products made from French cow milk. Cyclocross rider Toon Aerts was also banned for two years after their positive test was confirmed.

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