Four Women Two K Z24-5
Just two more kilometers to race and it seems as though the podium would be decided between these women. Ever cautious, Lotte Kopecky (Belgium) looks back to check and see just how close those chasing behind might be. On the wheel of the defending World Champion are two previous wearers of the rainbow strips. Right behind her is Marianne Vos (Netherlands) who has worn the jersey on four separate occasions. Behind her, the odd one out is Liane Lippert (Germany) and it is Elisa Longo-Borghini (Italy) riding shotgun. The Italian is best positioned to launch a surprise attack in hopes of out sprinting the others.
If they get too cute trying to out fox each other, the two or three behind could catch back on and spoil the party. Two out of the three are known to be great sprinters.