Van Aert Wins Paris-Roubaix, Breaking Jinx

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Wout van Aert won Paris-Roubaix on Sunday, ending a decade-long streak without a Belgian winner in the classic race. He defeated world champion Tadej Pogacar in a thrilling sprint finish across the challenging cobbles.

The victory marks van Aert’s second Monument win, following his success at Milan-San Remo in 2020. He outduelled the four-time Tour de France champion in a brutal and closely contested race.

Van Aert dedicated his win to his late friend, Michael Goolaerts.

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