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Matthew Brennan Makes History with Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne Win

3/1/2026

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Matthew Brennan, a 20-year-old cyclist, won the Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne in Belgium.
He became the first Briton to win since Sir Mark Cavendish, who won in 2012 and 2015.
Brennan surged to victory in the 195km race after a sprint finish.
The previous day he had a heavy fall in the Omloop Nieuwsblad.
Luca Mozzato and Matteo Trentin finished second and third.

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Matthew Brennan, a 20-year-old cyclist, won the Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne in Belgium.
He became the first Briton to win since Sir Mark Cavendish, who won in 2012 and 2015.
Brennan surged to victory in the 195km race after a sprint finish.
The previous day he had a heavy fall in the Omloop Nieuwsblad.
Luca Mozzato and Matteo Trentin finished second and third.