Paris-Roubaix Femmes 2023: Elisa Longo Borghini wipes out Lotte Kopecky and rivals in 'massive crash'
Defending champion Elisa Longo Borghini (Trek-Segafredo) slid out on a muddy section of cobblestones at Paris-Roubaix Femmes to cause a dramatic crash among a strong group of favourites. The Italian was leading over a dozen riders in pursuit of the day’s breakaway when she suddenly lost control with 37km remaining, falling to one side and sparking a mass pile-up behind. Pre-race favourite Lotte Kopecky (SD Worx) and Elisa Balsamo (Trek-Segafredo) were among those caught up in the carnage.