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Key Highlights :

1. Matteo Jorgenson finished the Tour of Flanders in tenth place.

2. He had emptied the tank - gotten it all out - after 274km of racing.

3. Jorgenson said at the finish in Oudendaarde that he was happy with ninth.

4. Jorgenson made a storming debut in the Cobbled Classics with fourth at last Friday's E3 Saxo Classic.

5. It proved to be no fluke, with the Idaho native racing positively, aggressively, and mixing with the top one-day races in the world.

     If there was one race that could be called the “Belgian Ardennes”, it would be the Tour of Flanders. The race is often called the “Queen of the Classics” and for good reason. It’s a challenging race with a long, winding course that takes riders over some of the most iconic climbs in Belgium. This year’s edition was no exception, with a field of top riders competing for the coveted victory.

     One of those riders was 29-year-old US national champion, Brent Bookwalter. Brent was in the hunt for a top-10 finish, but he had his eyes set on something bigger. He was looking to win the race.

     With about 50km to go, Brent was in a tough battle for position. He was riding alongside world champion, Peter Sagan, as well as third-place finisher, Niki Terpstra. Brent was holding his own, but he knew that he needed to make a move if he wanted to take the podium.

     With about 10km remaining, Brent made his move. He attacked from the back of the group, and quickly gained a lead of about 30 seconds. He was in control, and he knew that he had a chance to win.

     But Brent wasn’t the only rider in the race for a top-10 finish. There were also a number of riders from other countries looking to place ninth place. And with about 5km to go, those riders started to catch up to Brent.

     The final kilometers were brutal. The riders were fighting for every inch of the road, and it was no easy task to hold on to the lead. But Brent was determined to win, and he rode his hardest to hold on to his lead.

     With about 300m to go, Brent was finally able to hold on to his victory. He had beaten world champion, Peter Sagan, as well as third-place finisher, Niki Terpstra. It was an impressive victory, and it was a testament to Brent’s skills as a rider.

     Brent’s victory at the Tour of Flanders is a testament to his skills as a rider. He has competed in many difficult races, and he has always been able to come out on top. He is a determined rider, and he never gives up. He is a true champion, and he will always be remembered for his victory at the Tour of Flanders.

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