Hoogerland wins West Flanders

Dutch rider Johnny Hoogerland (Vacansoleil) won the overall crown at the Three Days of West Flanders in Belgium on Sunday.

The Dutch sprinter, winner of the first stage on Friday, finished safely in the pack in the 185.7km final stage starting and finishing in Ichtegem to wrap up the overall title.

Belgian rider Wouter Weylandt (Quick Step) claimed the finale in a bunch sprint, finishing ahead of Danilo Napolitano (Katusha), winner of Saturday’s second stage. Coming through third was Roy Sentjens (Silence-Lotto).

It was the second win of the week for Weylandt, who also took the flowers in the GP Le Samyn on Wednesday.

It was the first stage race victory for the 25-year-old Hoogerland, who turned pro in 2005. Finishing second overall was Kevin Ista with Dutch rider Jens Mouris slotting into third.

Racing in Belgium continues March 18 with Nokere-Koerse.

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