Karlijn Swinkels wins the Lotto Grand Prix de Wallonie Dames 2026

Karlijn Swinkels (UAE Team L'Imad) won the Lotto Grand Prix de Wallonie Dames 2026, finishing the race in 3:28:27. The Dutch rider edged out Elisa Balsamo (Lidl - Trek) and Célia Gery (FDJ United - Suez), both credited with the same time as the winner.The raceThe race was decided by a matter of seconds, with a small group contesting the victory in the final sprint. Swinkels found the best position in the finale, holding off her rivals' comeback and claiming the most important victory of her road season.ResultsKarlijn Swinkels (UAE Team L'Imad) — 3:28:27Elisa Balsamo (Lidl - Trek) — s.t.Célia Gery (FDJ United - Suez) — s.t.Liane Lippert (Movistar Team) — s.t.Usoa Ostolaza Zabala (Laboral Kutxa - Fundacion Euskadi) — s.t.ClosingThe podium of the Walloon classic therefore remains extremely tight: no gaps among the first five riders, confirming a controlled race decided only in the final metres. For UAE Team L'Imad comes a prestigious victory in one of the most anticipated events on the Belgian calendar.