DANEE GELISSEN Dominates Pärnu to Seal EMX Women European Championship
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July 12, 2026
GRRL! SUMMARY:
- DANEE GELISSEN swept both motos in Pärnu with commanding 1-1 finishes over LAURA RAUNKJAER, clinching the 2026 EMX Women European Championship with a flawless final round performance aboard her Husqvarna.
- LAURA RAUNKJAER secured runner-up finishes in both races, cementing championship silver behind GELISSEN while displaying consistent speed throughout the Estonian round on her Honda.
- MELISSA MÄNTYLÄ thrilled home supporters with third overall after strong 3-6 finishes, edging a tight points battle involving PATRĪCIJA BĒRZIŅA, THEODORA GUMENIUC, and WILMA HANSSON on the technical Pärnu circuit.
- THEODORA GUMENIUC claimed EMX Women 125 European Championship honors on tiebreaker after splitting races with PATRĪCIJA BĒRZIŅA, with both riders deadlocked on points but GUMENIUC taking the title via superior first-race result.
- PATRĪCIJA BĒRZIŅA responded to Race 1 defeat with commanding Race 2 victory over GUMENIUC in thrilling 125 championship finale, with TOKE TOPS rounding out podium after consistent weekend.
UPCOMING:
- EMX65/EMX85 European Championship Final – July 26, Loket, Czech Republic (alongside MXGP of Czech Republic)
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GRRL! summary based upon reporting originally appearing on www.fim-europe.com
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