Nys wins Namur world cup

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Thibau Nys (Image credit: Getty Images Sport)

Thibau Nys extended his lead in the UCI World Cup juniors series, taking a commanding victory on a slick, muddy course in Namur.

The Belgian son of cyclo-cross legend Sven Nys finished 45 seconds ahead of Swiss rider Dario Lillo with Remi Lelandais of France in third a distant 1:19 down.

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