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4mo ago

Mattias Skjelmose Stuns Pogacar and Evenepoel in Amstel Gold Race Photo Finish

The Danish rider claimed his career's biggest victory, outpacing cycling superstars after a dramatic 255 km battle in the Netherlands.

Paris 2024 Olympics - Road Cycling - Men's Individual Time Trial - Paris, France - July 27, 2024. Mattias Skjelmose of Denmark in action during the Men's Individual Time Trial REUTERS/Piroschka Van De Wouw
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Sint-Hubertusmolen windmill on the Amstel Gold Race near Beek
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Overview

  • Mattias Skjelmose edged out Tadej Pogacar and Remco Evenepoel in a thrilling photo finish to win the 2025 Amstel Gold Race.
  • The 255 km race featured Pogacar's long-range solo attack with over 40 km to go, eventually reeled in by Skjelmose and Evenepoel with 8 km remaining.
  • Skjelmose conserved energy during the final kilometers, capitalizing on a tactical sprint to secure the unexpected victory.
  • In the women's race, Dutch rider Mischa Bredewold broke away late to win ahead of compatriots Ellen van Dijk and Puck Pieterse.
  • The victories highlight a shift in the cycling landscape, with emerging talents challenging established stars in the Ardennes classics.