Fourth title in six years for Soudal Quick-Step’s rider.
Remco Evenepoel was named Belgian Sportsman of the Year on Sunday, another recognition of his excellent 2024 season, during which he captured a total of nine wins, including two gold medals at the Olympic Games in Paris and a second consecutive title at the World ITT Championships, held in Zurich.
Already a recipient of the Kristallen Fiets, Flandrien and Belgian of the Year awards – all of these received in the last two months – Remco took to the stage in Brussels, where the Sports Gala was held, to lift his fourth trophy as the Belgian Sportsman of the Year, after the ones of 2019, 2022 and 2023.
“I am proud of this achievement, because it’s a recognition of all the hard work I have put in over the past year. Last season was an incredible one for me, with the three gold medals I took in the space of just a few months and third place, as well as the white jersey, at my first Tour de France with Soudal Quick-Step. This is a reward that wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible people around me”, said Remco at the ceremony.
“Belgian Sportsman of the Year is an award that also gives me confidence as I continue my recovery. I am motivated to do all that I can to return on the bike and be in the best possible shape after this setback at the start of Le Tour in July”, added only the second rider in history to win the trophy at least four times.
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