Wout van Aert's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: July 28, 2025

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Wout van Aert. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Wout van Aert is a highly accomplished Belgian professional cyclist, known for his prowess in both road racing and cyclo-cross. He currently rides for UCI WorldTeam Visma–Lease a Bike. Van Aert achieved significant early success in cyclo-cross, winning three consecutive men's elite titles at the UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships from 2016 to 2018, establishing himself as a dominant force in the discipline.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2016: World Champion Title

In 2016, Wout van Aert became the World Champion in cyclo-cross.

2016: UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships Win

In 2016, Wout van Aert won the first of three consecutive men's races at the UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships.

2017: Victories with Vérandas Willems–Crelan

In 2017, Wout van Aert secured five victories with Vérandas Willems–Crelan.

2017: UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships Win

In 2017, Wout van Aert secured his second consecutive victory at the UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships.

2017: World Champion Title

In 2017, Wout van Aert won the World Champion Title again.

2018: UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships Win

In 2018, Wout van Aert completed a hat trick by winning his third consecutive men's race at the UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships.

2018: Bronze Medal at the European Road Cycling Championships

In 2018, Wout van Aert won a bronze medal at the European Road Cycling Championships in Glasgow.

2018: World Champion Title

In 2018, Wout van Aert won the World Champion Title again.

2020: Consistent Performances

After consistent and strong performances in the Tirreno–Adriatico in 2020, including a victory in the last stage, he managed to win the points classification and finish second in the general classification behind 2020 Tour de France winner Tadej Pogačar.