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Brennan Makes History at Flemish Classic

20-year-old British sprinter Matthew Brennan claimed victory in Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne on Sunday, becoming the first Briton to win the Flemish classic since Mark Cavendish.

20-year-old British sprinter Matthew Brennan claimed victory in Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne on Sunday, becoming the first Briton to win the Flemish classic since Mark Cavendish. The Darlington native, riding for team Visma-Lease-a-bike, rocketed out of an accelerating pack to secure the win in a dramatic sprint finish reminiscent of Cavendish's style.