Evenepoel Wins Double Gold in Paris

Belgium's Remco Evenepoel made history at the Paris 2024 Olympics, becoming the first male cyclist to win gold in both the road race and the time trial in the same Games. His victory in the road race was marked by a dramatic solo attack 30 kilometers from the finish and overcoming a late puncture 3.8 kilometers from the end. Evenepoel finished ahead of France's Valentin Madouas and Christophe Laporte, who took silver and bronze respectively. Starting at the Trocadero and passing iconic landmarks, the race featured a record-low field of 90 competitors and was the longest Olympic road race ever at 273 kilometers. Evenepoel's achievement is being compared to legendary cyclists, underlining his emerging status in the sport. His success adds a remarkable chapter to both his career and the rich cycling history of Paris.