- Remco Evenepoel still secured gold despite suffering a puncture late on
- The Belgian star managed to add to the gold medal that he won in the time trial
Remco Evenepoel survived a scare to secure his second gold at the Paris Olympics.
Evenepoel suffered a puncture to his back wheel in the closing stages of the Olympics men’s road race but still managed to prevail after calling for another bike.
Belgian star Evenepoel previously prevailed in the time trial.
On this occasion the 24-year-old was mainly competing with Valentin Madouas of France.
Despite the difficulty that he endured late on, Evenepoel managed to win by one minute and eleven seconds.
Remco Evenepoel won gold in the men’s road race despite suffering a puncture late on
Evenepoel had to quickly change bikes in the closing stages but still managed to prevail
After getting some assistance, Evenepoel was still able to finish the race in impressive fashion
The Belgian won his second gold medal at the Games after also winning the time trial
With Madouas receiving the silver medal, his compatriot Christophe Laporte secured bronze.
Ben Healy of Ireland finished in tenth place, with Team GB’s Tom Pidcock in 13th.
Evenepoel is the first man to win the road race and the time trial at the same Olympics.