The cyclist Remco Evenepoeldouble Olympic champion in Paris on the road and in the individual time trial, was selected for the second time in his career ‘Belgian of the year’ in recognition of sporting achievements in 2024.
Evenepoel, 24 years old, became in 2024 the first Belgian athlete in over seven decades to win two Olympic gold medals in both editions of an event by winning both the road trial and the individual time trial at the Paris Olympic Games.
Furthermore, this year, wearing the colors of Soudal Quick-Step and the Belgian team, he achieved nine victories and celebrated his Tour de France debut with third place and the white jersey as the best youngster.
“It’s an honor for me to be called Belgian of the Year, it’s something that fills me with pride. I worked hard all year to get these results and I’m happy to be rewarded for all the sacrifices I made with the victories I achieved and these trophies that came in the off-season. I have to thank many people for their support: my wife, my family and my second family, Soudal Quick-Step,” said Evenepoel, after winning the award.
“At the same timeall these differences motivate me to fully recover as soon as possible and work even harder to get back to my best level next season, where I hope to fight for some more important victories and make my countrymen proud, because as an athlete you do all these things to bring inspiration and joy to the fans.” , he concluded.
Source: La Verdad
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