Jordi Meeus Wins Copenhagen Sprint – 2023 Results
- Jordi Meeus, riding for Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe, secured a critically important victory at the frist-ever Copenhagen Sprint on Sunday, adding another win to his season.
- Meeus powered ahead of alexis Renard of Cofidis, Emilien Jeannière from Team TotalEnergies, and Arnaud Démare of Arkéa-B&B Hotels.
- The 235.6-kilometer race from Roskilde to Copenhagen featured an undulating course with 1,053 meters of elevation gain.An early breakaway, including Jensen Plowright (Alpecin-Deceuninck) and others, gained nearly 4...
Jordi Meeus seized a decisive victory at the inaugural Copenhagen Sprint, showcasing his prowess and adding a notable win to his season’s achievements. The Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe rider outmaneuvered the competition in a grueling 235.6-kilometer race from Roskilde to Copenhagen, cementing his key role in the sprint. Meeus’s performance, following his stage win in the Tour de Suisse, highlights his extraordinary form. Alexis Renard and Emilien Jeannière followed Meeus. the win could determine his selection for the Tour de France.Learn how the sprinter overcame fatigue and an undulating course to secure his victory. As News Directory 3 stays ahead of the curve, we bring you all the race details. discover what’s next for Meeus as he eyes the Tour de France.
Jordi meeus Victorious in Copenhagen Sprint Debut
Updated June 22, 2025
Jordi Meeus, riding for Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe, secured a critically important victory at the frist-ever Copenhagen Sprint on Sunday, adding another win to his season. This Copenhagen Sprint victory follows his stage win in the Tour de Suisse and a stage at the Volta ao Algarve.
Meeus powered ahead of alexis Renard of Cofidis, Emilien Jeannière from Team TotalEnergies, and Arnaud Démare of Arkéa-B&B Hotels. Dylan Groenewegen (Team Jayco AlUla), Phil Bauhaus (Bahrain-Victorious), and Mads Pedersen (lidl-Trek) finished further back in the main group of 41 riders.
The 235.6-kilometer race from Roskilde to Copenhagen featured an undulating course with 1,053 meters of elevation gain.An early breakaway, including Jensen Plowright (Alpecin-Deceuninck) and others, gained nearly 4 minutes before being caught.
With 600 meters remaining, the sprinters’ teams positioned their leaders. Groenewegen initially led, but Meeus surged past to claim the win. This key role performance could influence his team’s decision for the upcoming Tour de france.
“After six tough days of racing in Switzerland, I felt a bit tired, but I still had some power left in the legs,” Meeus said. “the final was extremely demanding and really hectic… I still had a good kick, and I’m really happy I could take the win.”
Meeus’ participation in the Copenhagen Sprint was notable because he had withdrawn from the tour de Suisse the day before. He had secured a stage win on Friday. The UCI granted him permission to race in Copenhagen, despite previous rules against switching races mid-event.
What’s next
Following his Copenhagen Sprint victory,Meeus hopes to secure a spot on Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe’s Tour de France roster. The Copenhagen Sprint is slated for at least two more editions, preceding the 2029 UCI world road race championships in Copenhagen.