Zurich Championships: Julie De Wilde’s Inspirational Journey to Bronze
Sunday, 22 September 2024, 13:00
Julie De Wilde’s Remarkable Performance at Zurich Championships
In a historic moment for Belgian sports, Julie De Wilde clinched her first medal at the Zurich Championships, achieving bronze in the under-23 time trial category. As the German Antonia Niedermaier took gold and the Swiss Jasmin Liechti secured silver, Julie's victory reflects her resilience amidst a tough year.
Julie De Wilde's Impressions After the Race
- Reflecting on her achievement, Julie stated, 'I am very happy. It’s very special. I've had a difficult year, and being on the podium now is a victory for me. It’s perseverance that wins.'
- Despite some uncertainty leading into the race, she had always harbored the goal of reaching the podium.
- Julie shared, 'I secretly hoped for a podium finish, but having not competed in time trials this year, estimating my finish was challenging.'
After putting in her best effort, Julie expressed her joy in achieving a podium stance and emphasized her excitement for the future.
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