Marianne Vos was sensationally disqualified from the Vargarda WestSweden Road Race after finishing in first place, with victory awarded to Audrey Cordon-Ragot.
The experienced Jumbo-Visma rider was deemed to have used the ‘puppy paws’ aerodynamic position — outlawed by the International Cycling Union (UCI) earlier this year — as she attacked for victory with 13 kilometres remaining of the one-day event.
Ad/> With the cyclists congregating for the podium ceremony, UCI officials decided that Trek-Segafredo’s Cordon-Ragot would be given the nod after coming second.
Tour de France Femmes'Bigger than sports' — Vos hails historic return of Tour de France Femmes24/07/2022 AT 11:11 Cordon-Ragot was part of the group making the running in the later stages of the race alongside Vos, Pfeiffer Georgi (Team DSM) and Valerie Demey (Liv Racing Xstra).