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Wout Van Aert Beats Tadej Pogacar in Dramatic Finish to Win Paris-Roubaix Classic
- On Sunday, Belgian cyclist Wout van Aert claimed victory at the Paris-Roubaix cycling classic, completing the grueling 258km race from Compiegne after years of setbacks in the event.
- The 31-year-old secured his second title in one of the five Monument classics, adding to his 2020 Milan-San Remo victory and fulfilling a long-held ambition. "It's everything to me," Van Aert said.
- Van Aert outdueled world champion Tadej Pogacar in the final sprint, while Mathieu van der Poel finished fourth after suffering two mechanical issues during the brutal cobbled course.
- Following his victory, the Visma-Lease a Bike rider dedicated his title to former teammate Michael Goolaerts, who died in 2018 after suffering cardiac arrest during the race.
- Pogacar sought to become the first Tour de France champion to prevail in the "Hell of the North" since Bernard Hinault in 1981, but the world champion ultimately finished second.
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At the end of a race full of breakdowns and catch-up hunts, the Belgian shows his spinter qualities – and a special winner's gesture
During his victory in hell, his thoughts turned to heaven. Wout van Aert's triumph was also the ultimate tribute to his lamented teammate Michael Goolaerts. Parents Staf and Marianne recount a day full of emotions: "We are not superstitious, but we think that our Michael rode along with Wout."
Van Aert beats Pogacar in dramatic finish to win Paris-Roubaix classic
Belgium's Wout van Aert beat Tadej Pogačar in a dramatic sprint to the line to win the Paris-Roubaix one-day classic for the first time...Keep on reading: Van Aert beats Pogacar in dramatic finish to win Paris-Roubaix classic
Wout van Aert won the cycling classic Paris-Roubaix. After 258.3 kilometres between Compiègne and Roubaix, the Belgian won with a few centimeters ahead of Tadej Pogacar.
Paris - Roubaix has a Belgian winner after seven years.
The 31-year-old Belgian realizes the most important victory in his career. Pogacar misses his first success in Roubaix again.
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