Remco Evenepoel Wins Gold in Men's Time Trial

At the Paris 2024 Olympics, Remco Evenepoel triumphed in the men's individual time trial, clocking 36 minutes, 12.16 seconds, and finishing nearly 15 seconds ahead of Italian rival Filippo Ganna. Wout van Aert of Belgium completed the podium, while British cyclist Josh Tarling faced disappointment after a tire puncture cost him a potential medal. The event was marred by rainy conditions, which posed challenges for competitors, though Evenepoel expressed hope that all riders faced the same conditions. The women's time trial earlier in the day saw Chloe Dygert secure bronze, while the event featured a notable 32.4-km flat course from Invalides to the Alexandre III bridge. Both men's and women's time trials marked a historic first with equal distances at the Olympics. Ganna, who has yet to win an individual Olympic medal, had aimed for this event after focusing his season on the Games.