CYCLING: Van Aert pips Pogacar to win Paris-Roubaix
Wout van Aert claimed victory in the Paris-Roubaix cycling classic, defeating world champion Tadej Pogacar in a thrilling sprint finish. Fellow Belgian Jasper Stuyven rounded out the podium in third.
REUTERS
April 13, 2026
Team Visma | Lease a Bike's Wout van Aert celebrates on the podium after winning the 2026 Paris-Roubaix alongside second-placed UAE Team Emirates - XRG's Tadej Pogacar and third-placed Soudal Quick-Step's Jasper Stuyven in Paris, France, on April 12, 2026.
Christian Hartmann / Reuters
PARIS — Belgian cyclist Wout van Aert claimed victory in the prestigious Paris-Roubaix classic on Sunday, completing the grueling 258km race from Compiègne in a stunning display of speed and endurance.
Van Aert outpaced Slovenia’s Tadej Pogacar, the reigning world champion, in the final sprint to secure the win. Fellow Belgian Jasper Stuyven finished in third place, rounding out the podium.
This victory marks another milestone in Van Aert’s career, further solidifying his reputation as one of cycling’s elite competitors.
-Reporting by Julien Pretot; Editing by David Goodman/Reuters
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