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Mathieu van der Poel Secures Third Consecutive Paris-Roubaix Victory

Van der Poel triumphed over mechanical challenges and Tadej Pogacar's debut bid, while Pauline Ferrand-Prévôt claimed the women's title in a historic win.

Paris 2024 Olympics - Road Cycling - Men's Road Race - Trocadero, Paris, France - August 03, 2024. Mathieu van der Poel of Netherlands reacts as he crosses the finish line in twelfth place REUTERS/Piroschka Van De Wouw
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Mathieu van der Poel after winning a key race in his career at Roubaix Sunday

Overview

  • Mathieu van der Poel became the first rider since 1980 to win Paris-Roubaix three years in a row, finishing solo in the Roubaix velodrome.
  • Tadej Pogacar, competing in Paris-Roubaix for the first time, crashed 38 kilometers from the finish but recovered to secure second place, marking a rare podium finish for a Tour de France champion in this race.
  • Van der Poel overcame a late puncture with 16 kilometers to go, managing a quick bike change to retain his lead and finish 1 minute, 18 seconds ahead of Pogacar.
  • Pauline Ferrand-Prévôt made history as the first French woman to win Paris-Roubaix, overcoming illness and a crash during the race.
  • The 259.2-kilometer race, known as 'The Hell of the North,' featured treacherous cobblestone sectors and wet conditions, challenging even the most skilled riders.