Paul Seixas (20) Wins Tour of Lombardy – Youngest Winner Ever

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Paul Seixas has won the Tour of Lombardy – and in doing so made cycling history. The Frenchman is, at 20 years old, the youngest winner in the 120 editions of the Italian autumn classic. His solo victory on the Civiglio on Saturday in Como, Italy is also his first triumph at one of cycling's five Monuments.

Solo on the Civiglio

Seixas, who was already considered one of the greatest talents in world cycling before the race, used the steep ramp of the Civiglio for a decisive attack. While the chasers were unable to close the gap, the Frenchman extended his lead further on the closing stage. There are slightly differing accounts of the distance of his attack: L'Équipe reports 19 kilometres from the finish, while Franceinfo speaks of 18 kilometres. In any case, his lead was enough to arrive in Como as a lone rider.

Record in the Autumn Classic

For Seixas, it is the first Monument victory of his career – at just 20 years old. He thereby significantly undercuts the previous record for the youngest Lombardy winner, as Radio Canada reports. After crossing the finish line, Seixas spoke of a dream day.

Mes jambes me faisaient rêver.

The Tour of Lombardy (officially Il Lombardia) counts, alongside Milan–San Remo, the Tour of Flanders, Paris–Roubaix, and Liège–Bastogne–Liège, as one of cycling's five Monuments and is considered one of the hardest one-day classics of all.

As of: Saturday, October 10, 2026, further details to follow.