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Mathieu van der Poel Wins World Championship Bronze After Grueling Battle on Two Wheels: 'He Had Bad Luck'

NRC·28 September · 00:50·59 min ago

At the road cycling world championships in Montreal, Mathieu van der Poel secured bronze after launching attacks more than 86 kilometers from the finish. American Brandon McNulty claimed the title with a solo effort of over 30 kilometers, capitalizing on team support to become the first US men's champion since Lance Armstrong in 1993. The race featured an open field due to defending champion Tadej Pogačar’s absence following injuries at the Vuelta a España. Dutch coach Koos Moerenhout praised Van der Poel as the standout performer, while Belgian favorites Remco Evenepoel and Wout van Aert acknowledged that Pogačar’s withdrawal increased everyone’s chances for victory.

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