Lucinda Brand crowned European cyclocross champion after penalty for Luxembourg

In a recent cycling event, 23-year-old Schreiber initially crossed the finish line first but was penalized for an irregular sprint, allowing 37-year-old Brand to claim victory. Brand, a top favorite, successfully secured her title in Zeddam, marking the tenth consecutive year a Dutch cyclist has won the European championship. Carmen Alvarado finished third after a fall prevented her from competing for the title, while last year's champion, Inge van der Heijden, placed fourth. Fem van Empel, a three-time European and world champion, returned after a year off and finished thirteenth.