Federica Venturelli adds another jewel to her collection of great achievements: the Italian cyclist from Cremona has conquered today in Cottbus the European title in the Under 23 individual pursuit. The Italian's performance was an authentic crescendo: Belgian Luca Vierstraete started very strong, arriving at a lead of over one second, but the Italian moved into the lead after 2,125 meters and from there began to accumulate an ever-increasing advantage until finishing in 4:43.174 with over seven seconds ahead of her rival. Bronze medal went to British rider Isabel Sharp, who finished ahead of Dutch cyclist Lisa Van Belle.