This Sunday, Mathieu Van der Poel wrote a new page in the history of cycling by winning for the third time in a row on Paris-Roubaix. An unprecedented performance which confirms its undisputed king status of the classics paved. Back on a masterful hat -trick.
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Mathieu van der Poel: a historical domination with three consecutive victories in Paris-Roubaix
With his victory during the 2025 edition of Paris-Roubaix, Mathieu Van der Poel joined a very limited circle of runners who won the “Queen of the Classics” three times. After his successes in 2023 and 2024, the 30 -year -old Dutchman once again demonstrated his superiority in the paved sectors, dominating the race with a decisive attack in the crossroads of the tree.
2023-2025: three years of supremacy
- 2023 : First victory after an epic battle against Jasper Philipsen and Wout Van Aert.
- 2024 : Force demonstration with a lonely escape of 30 km.
- 2025 : Total control, despite reinforced competition.
This consecutive tripled Place Van der Poel at the Pantheon of the Legends of Paris-Roubaix, alongside Tom Boonen and Francesco Moser.
A perfect preparation and a steel mind
A specialist in aggressive races, Van der Poel was able to adapt his effort to control each edition. His explosiveness in the cobblestones and his ability to manage attacks make him a unique phenomenon in modern cycling.
What follow -up for the van der Poel phenomenon?
The Alpecin-Deceuninck leader could target a fourth title in 2026, an absolute record. In the meantime, its hat -trick will remain engraved in memories as one of the greatest exploits in the history of the classics.
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