Mathieu van der Poel Wins Second Consecutive Paris-Roubaix

Mathieu van der Poel has won cycling's prestigious Paris-Roubaix for the second consecutive year.The victory is added to his Tour of Flanders win the previous weekend, setting up a major season for the world champion in an Olympic year.

As he crossed the line with his arms outstretched, soaking in the crowd's applause, his time of five hours, 25 minutes and 58 seconds was recorded as the quickest Paris-Roubaix in history. "I could really enjoy the moment more than last week because then I was on my limit. This time, I could really enjoy the last part."Mads Pedersen and Jasper Philipsen were among those who gave pursuit but the pack failed to organise quickly, looking to each other to seize the initiative as Van der Poel disappeared into the distance.

When they entered the Roubaix Velodrome, UAE Team Emirates' Politt went for it early but it was Philipsen who finished second for an Alpecin-Deceuninck one-two while Pedersen was third for Lidl-Trek.AFL Round-Up: Gather Round delivers a Carlton heist, a powerful Port statement and a key Demons breakthroughMax Verstappen wins, Daniel Ricciardo out on lap one at Suzuka

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