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European Championships: Remco Evenepoel Claims Gold in Time Trial

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Evenepoel wins European time trial title ahead of Ganna and Larsen



Remco Evenepoel storms to European time trial title, finishing 43 seconds ahead of Filippo Ganna and 1 minute 8 seconds ahead of Niklas Larsen.


“The wind was really strong, so it was sometimes difficult to take the corners today...”


Remco Evenepoel dominated the European Championships time trial, winning gold with a blistering performance that left the competition in his wake. He crossed the finish line with a time of 28:26, 43 seconds ahead of Italy's Filippo Ganna, who claimed silver. Denmark's Niklas Larsen secured a sensational bronze medal, finishing 1:08 behind Evenepoel, narrowly holding off Great Britain's Ethan Hayter by just one second.




Evenepoel's victory wasn't surprising, given his impressive track record. The Belgian cyclist is now the holder of all four major time trial jerseys, including the Olympic, World, European, and national titles. His performance was marked by exceptional skill and resilience, catching up to minute-man Stefan Küng within 7 kilometers of the start and extending his lead throughout the race.


Results Summary:

  • Gold Medal Winner: Remco Evenepoel (Belgium) - 28:26
  • Silver Medalist: Filippo Ganna (Italy) - +43 seconds
  • Bronze Medalist: Niklas Larsen (Denmark) - +1:08
  • Fourth Place: Ethan Hayter (Great Britain) - +1:09
  • Fifth Place: Josh Tarling (Great Britain) - +1:10


Evenepoel's focus now shifts to the road race, where he'll face stiff competition from top cyclists like Tadej Pogačar, Jonas Vingegaard, and João Almeida. Despite a challenging week following his silver medal in the road race at the World Championships in Rwanda, Evenepoel expressed satisfaction with his performance, stating, “Everything went perfectly.”


“I am really happy with my victory today, and it feels special to be on the podium here in France,” said gold medal winner Remco Evenepoel to Roadcycling.com shortly after the race.


“The wind was really strong, so it was sometimes difficult to take the corners today. Tomorrow I am going to rest and then I’ll have some good training sessions here. Later this week, I will ride Sunday’s route while taking it easy,” Evenepoel added.



Remco Evenepoel dominated the European Championships time trial, claiming gold with a commanding performance. Filippo Ganna secured silver, finishing 43 seconds behind Evenepoel, while Niklas Larsen took the bronze medal in an unexpected turn of events. Larsen's impressive ride saw him finish just ahead of Britain's Ethan Hayter and Josh Tarling, who finished fourth and fifth, respectively, with only one second separating them.


Mads Pedersen had a disappointing run, finishing 15th after running out of energy. Evenepoel's victory marked a dominant display, as he caught up to minute-man Stefan Küng with 7 kilometers remaining and extended his lead throughout the race. This win adds to Evenepoel's impressive collection of titles, solidifying his position as a top cyclist.





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