History of Remco Evenepoel in Timeline

Remco Evenepoel is a highly accomplished Belgian professional cyclist currently competing for UCI WorldTeam Soudal–Quick-Step. Known for his exceptional talent and versatility, he excels in both time trials and stage races. Evenepoel has achieved significant victories, including the Vuelta a España in 2022 and the World Road Race Championships in 2022. He also earned a gold medal in the time trial at the 2023 UCI Road World Championships and a bronze medal in the road race. These achievements solidify his position as one of the sport's leading figures. In addition, he won the Olympic gold medal in the time trial at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1978: First Belgian to win a Grand Tour since 1978

In 2022, Evenepoel became the first Belgian to win a Grand Tour since 1978.

1993: Patrick Evenepoel won the Grand Prix de Wallonie

Patrick Evenepoel, Remco's father, won the Grand Prix de Wallonie in 1993.

January 2000: Remco Evenepoel's Birth

In January 2000, Remco Evenepoel, a Belgian professional cyclist, was born.

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2017: Switched from football to cycling

In 2017, Evenepoel made a switch from football to cycling.

2017: Switched to cycling

In 2017, Remco Evenepoel switched to cycling after playing football in his youth.

July 2018: Announced joining Deceuninck–Quick-Step

In July 2018, Evenepoel announced that he would join Deceuninck–Quick-Step for the 2019 season, skipping the under-23 ranks.

2018: Dominating junior ranks

In 2018, Evenepoel dominated the junior ranks by winning the road race and time trial at the UCI Road World Championships.

2018: Won European Junior Road Cycling Championships

In 2018, Evenepoel won both the time trial and road race at the European Junior Road Cycling Championships, with a significant gap in the road race.

August 2019: Won time trial at the 2019 European Road Championships

On August 8, 2019, Evenepoel won the time trial at the 2019 European Road Championships.

2019: Turned professional

In 2019, Evenepoel turned professional with Deceuninck–Quick-Step and became the youngest winner of a UCI WorldTour race by winning the Clásica de San Sebastián.

2019: European champion

In 2019, Remco Evenepoel became the European champion.

2020: Statue on the Fóia mountain in Portugal

A statue on the Fóia mountain in Portugal was based on Evenepoel's victory in stage 2 of the 2020 Volta ao Algarve.

2020: Won Vuelta a San Juan

In 2020, Evenepoel started the season by winning the individual time trial on stage 3 and the general classification at the Vuelta a San Juan.

2020: Competed in the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo

In 2020, Remco Evenepoel competed in the rescheduled Summer Olympics in Tokyo, participating in both the road race and time trial, earning a top 10 place in the latter.

2020: Career-threatening Injury

In 2020, Remco Evenepoel suffered a career-threatening injury at Il Lombardia.

2021: Claimed bronze in the time trial at the 2021 World Championships in Flanders

In 2021, During the World Championships in Flanders, Remco Evenepoel claimed bronze in the time trial and was at the centre of team leadership discussion.

2021: Competition in the Giro d'Italia

In 2021, Evenepoel competed in the Giro d'Italia, finishing 7th in the prologue time trial but crashed during stage 17 and was unable to continue.

2021: Returned to racing at Giro d'Italia

In 2021, Evenepoel returned to racing at the Giro d'Italia following his injury.

2022: Awarded the Vélo d'Or

For his achievements, Evenepoel was awarded the Vélo d'Or in 2022, given to the most successful cyclist of the season.

2022: Liège–Bastogne–Liège and Vuelta a España wins

In 2022, Evenepoel won Liège–Bastogne–Liège and the Vuelta a España, also winning the UCI road race world championship.

2022: Won the Road Race at the 2022 UCI Road World Championships

In September 2022, Evenepoel finished 3rd in the time trial, and one week later, he won the road race at the UCI Road World Championships in Wollongong, Australia.

2022: Won the 2022 Vuelta a España

In early September 2022, Evenepoel won the Vuelta a España, securing his first Grand Tour victory with a significant lead.

2022: Won Liège–Bastogne–Liège

On 24 April 2022, at the age of 22, Evenepoel won his first cycling monument in Liège–Bastogne–Liège with a solo effort.

2022: Married Oumaïma Rayane

Since 2022, Evenepoel is married to Oumaïma Rayane, who he met in high school.

2023: UCI World Champion

In 2023, Evenepoel won the UCI world championship and Liège–Bastogne–Liège.

2023: Won the time trial at the 2023 UCI Road World Championships

On 11 August 2023, Remco Evenepoel won the time trial at the UCI Road World Championships in Scotland.

December 2024: Drew strength from his wife's Islamic faith

Following Evenepoel's December 2024 injury, he stated on social media that he drew strength from his wife's Islamic faith.

2024: Started the season with a win at the Figueira Champions Classic

Evenepoel began his 2024 season with a win at the Figueira Champions Classic on February 11, followed by securing the overall classification at the Tour of the Algarve from February 14 to 18.

2024: Olympic champion

In 2024, Evenepoel became an Olympic champion in cycling.

2024: Debut at the Tour de France

In 2024, Evenepoel made his debut at the Tour de France, placing third overall and securing the young rider's classification.

2024: Won gold in Olympic Time Trial at the 2024 Paris Olympics

On July 27, 2024, Evenepoel won gold in the Olympic Time Trial at the Paris Olympics, followed by winning gold in the road race a week later on August 3.

2024: Won time trial at World Championships in Zürich

On September 22, 2024, Evenepoel won the time trial at the World Championships in Zürich, and finished fifth in the road race. He ended his 2024 season with a second-place finish at Il Lombardia.