In Zeddam, in the Netherlands, the Women's Under 23 European Cyclocross Championship speaks French. The prestigious continental jersey was conquered by the talented Celia Gery, who led an extraordinary French sweep, finishing ahead of her compatriots Lison Desprez and Amandine Muller on the podium.

Behind the top three, Italian Giorgia Pellizotti defended her position with authority. The daughter of a cycling legend confirmed her full potential by closing in a brilliant fifth place at the end of a hard-fought and technically demanding race. Twelfth place went to the other Italian representative Elisa Ferri.

For Celia Gery, born in 2006 and hailing from Ardèche, racing for FDJ SUEZ, this marks her third European title of her career. The young French rider, already national champion in both road cycling and cyclocross, had previously claimed the continental crown in the junior category at Pontchâteau in 2023 and subsequently in the under 23 category at Pontevedra. With her success achieved in Zeddam, she further enriches an already prestigious palmares, confirming herself as one of the most brilliant interpreters of international cyclocross.