Paul Seixas (20) breaks 121-year-old record – youngest winner of the Tour of Lombardy

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At 20 years old, Paul Seixas has made cycling history. The Frenchman won the 120th Tour of Lombardy in Italy, becoming the youngest winner in the 121-year history of the autumn classic. The triumph was also made possible because serial winner Tadej Pogačar was not at the start this time.

Seixas, regarded as a great young talent in his homeland, broke away from the peloton well before the finish and crossed the line solo. The other favorites never saw the Frenchman again.

He broke away well before the finish.

Evenepoel falls back on the penultimate climb

Remco Evenepoel had gone into the race as the top favorite. But on the penultimate climb, the Belgian had to let go – Seixas' lead was already large enough to ride the victory home. According to the Tages-Anzeiger, the Frenchman won solo.

A record that stood for 121 years

The record for the youngest winner of the Tour of Lombardy had previously been held by a rider who triumphed 121 years ago. According to consistent reports from Tages-Anzeiger and Spiegel, Seixas is now the new record holder – as a 20-year-old.

Why the victory carries weight without Pogačar

Pogačar has shaped the race over the years – according to Spiegel's assessment, he is the dominator of the Tour of Lombardy. This time the Slovenian was missing, and Seixas seized the opportunity. The media describe the Frenchman as a great young talent and a cycling super-talent. The fact that he struck at the autumn classic without the serial winner in the field speaks to his potential.