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22 Mar 2026

Sam Bennett returns to racing lining up just four months after undergoing heart surgery

Racing for Pinarello Q36.5 Pro, Bennett crossed the line in 122nd place after tackling the 186.4-kilometre route from Deinze to Nokere, a significant milestone since his November heart surgery.

Sam Bennett returns to racing lining up just four months after undergoing heart surgery

Racing for Pinarello Q36.5 Pro, Bennett crossed the line in 122nd place after tackling the 186.4-kilometre route from Deinze to Nokere, a significant milestone since his November heart surgery.

Tipperary’s Sam Bennett made a remarkable return to racing at the 2026 Nokere Koerse, lining up just four months after undergoing heart surgery.

Racing for Pinarello Q36.5 Pro, Bennett crossed the line in 122nd place after tackling the 186.4-kilometre route from Deinze to Nokere, a significant milestone since his November heart surgery.

Jasper Philipsen surged past Alec Segaert in the final meters to claim his first victory of the season for Alpecin-Premier Tech, overcoming crashes and even a mid-race shoe change. Ireland’s Seth Dunwoody, representing Bahrain Victorious, secured 86th place.

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