Anne Haug (DEU) was forced to withdraw from the European Championship Frankfurt due to an issue with her lower leg, but wan't showing any signs of rust in Copenhagen. Haug powered her way into the lead in the second half of the bike and sailed away with a new bike course record (4:37:28). Haug hit the half-way mark of the marathon in 1:23 then put her race in cruise control and sailed to to the victory by a 17 minute winning margin.
Women's Podium
1 Haug, Anne GER 8:31:32
2 Pedersen, Camilla DEN 8:49:23
3 Stage Nielsen, Maja DEN 9:02:49