Remco Evenepoel's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: July 9, 2025

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Remco Evenepoel. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

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.

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: 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.

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.

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.

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.