Marlen Reusser leaves nightmare 2024 behind to fulfil pink jersey dream at Giro d'Italia
Briefly

Marlen Reusser, now 33, has had a triumphant season winning the Vuelta a Burgos Féminas and Tour de Suisse Women. She claimed victory at the Giro d'Italia Women opening ITT, wearing her Swiss National Champion's jersey, and seized the pink jersey after her performance. Reusser's journey included grappling with long COVID-19, which severely affected her health and prevented her from competing at the Paris Olympics in 2024. Despite this adversity, she successfully returned to form and approached the Giro with cautious optimism, ultimately achieving a significant victory.
Marlen Reusser, after recovering from long COVID-19, won both the Giro d'Italia Women opening ITT and took the pink jersey, showcasing her triumph after a challenging year.
Reusser faced a challenging health battle, diagnosed with long COVID-19, which caused significant setbacks leading into the 2024 season and impacted her Olympic aspirations.
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