Mathieu van der Poel Wins Historic Paris-Roubaix

Mathieu van der Poel secured his third consecutive Paris-Roubaix victory, overcoming significant challenges including a bottle thrown at him by a spectator and a puncture. Despite these setbacks, van der Poel maintained a commanding lead over debutant and world champion Tadej Pogacar, who suffered a crash after misjudging a corner, leading to a failed pursuit. This win makes van der Poel the first rider since Francesco Moser (1978-1980) to win the race three times in a row. Pogacar, despite his strong efforts, finished 1:18 behind van der Poel, with Denmark’s Mads Pedersen securing third place. Van der Poel’s triumph adds to his record of eight Monument Classic victories, showcasing his exceptional skill and resilience in one of cycling's toughest races. Both riders have dominated the Monument races this year, setting the stage for continued rivalry in future competitions.