Remco Evenepoel creates a moment he ‘could only dream of’ with thrilling Olympic cycling double

Belgium’s Remco Evenepoel made history on Saturday, becoming the first male cyclist to claim gold in both the road race and time trial at the same Olympic Games.

Belgium’s Remco Evenepoel made history on Saturday, becoming the first male cyclist to claim gold in both the road race and time trial at the same Olympic Games. Paris, a city well-versed in putting on a spectacular show as the traditional end point of the Tour de France, once again provided a stunning backdrop for this monumental event. Evenepoel’s victory not only showcased his remarkable talent but also added a new chapter to Paris’s rich cycling history, marking an unforgettable day in Olympic sport. The 24-year-old attacked relentlessly in the final stages as the peloton completed three climbs of Côte de la Butte Montmartre, leaving his rivals in his wake and etching his name into the history books. “Crossing the finish line, I realized I just became the double Olympic champion in one week, something I could only dream of,” Evenepoel told CNN. “As a small kid, just watching the Olympics every four years, watching Usain Bolt, Michael Phelps, all the big names, seeing them receiving the medals was just crazy and now being there myself with two gold medals is really out of this word and I need to realize that it’s very special. I am just very proud and very happy.” The race began at the Trocadéro on Saturday morning with a record-low field of 90 competitors, all prepared to tackle the event’s longest-ever course. The route showcased Paris’ historic landmarks, with enormous crowds lining many of the French capital’s streets to cheer on the cyclists. However, it wasn’t until the closing stages that the peloton truly came alive. Inside the final 40 kilometers (25 miles), Evenepoel broke away from a peloton that included top rivals like Mathieu van der Poel of the Netherlands. He quickly caught up to a group of breakaway riders and then pushed ahead, essentially turning the race into a time trial.