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Brennan Wins Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne, First Briton Since Cavendish

Matthew Brennan, 20, won the Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne in a sprint finish, becoming the first British rider to win the race since Mark Cavendish.

The 20‑year‑old British sprinter Matthew Brennan took the win in the Kuurne‑Brussels‑Kuurne on Sunday, launching from an accelerating pack to out‑sprint the field.

Brennan’s victory marks the first time a Briton has won the Flemish classic since Mark Cavendish in 2012 and 2015, though he said he avoided the comparison after the race.