Sofie Van Rooijen Wins the 2026 Konvert Kortrijk Koerse

Sofie Van Rooijen takes the win at the 2026 Konvert Kortrijk Koerse. The UAE Team L'Imad rider completed the 03:04:17 of racing in first place, prevailing in a reduced sprint that decided the Belgian classic.The RaceThe race was decided in the final stages, with a reduced group arriving together at the finish line in Kortrijk. Van Rooijen got the better of her direct rivals, settling the group in a sprint that saw the top five finishers all cross the line with the same time.Final Classification1. Sofie Van Rooijen (UAE Team L'Imad) — 03:04:172. Charlotte Kool (Fenix-Premier Tech) — s.t.3. Kathrin Schweinberger (Human Powered Health) — s.t.4. Katrijn De Clercq (Lotto Intermarché Ladies) — s.t.5. Shari Bossuyt (AG Insurance - Soudal Team) — s.t.The group of the best riders arrived together, with the top five athletes all within the same time as the winner, a testament to a tactical and controlled race right up to the final kilometer.ClosingFor Van Rooijen, this is a prestigious success in one of the classics on the Belgian calendar, confirming the strong form of UAE Team L'Imad in this early part of the season. The Konvert Kortrijk Koerse once again proves to be prime hunting ground for the sprinters, with a podium that was all about balance.