Paul Seixas becomes youngest winner of Giro di Lombardia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 3:42 PM
Last updated Oct 10, 2026
Paul Seixas secured a remarkable victory at the Giro di Lombardia on Saturday, becoming the youngest rider to win the historic race at just 20 years and 16 days old. Seixas launched his decisive attack on the Civiglio climb with 19 kilometers remaining, leaving top competitors like Remco Evenepoel behind. The absence of five-time champion Tadej Pogacar due to injury opened the door for Seixas in this prestigious one-day classic. Enric Mas finished second, 48 seconds back, with Giulio Ciccone taking third place. Seixas completes a breakout season that includes a fourth-place finish at the Tour de France and significant wins earlier in the year.
- •Seixas became the youngest Giro di Lombardia winner at 20 years old.
- •He attacked decisively on the Civiglio climb, dropping key competitors.
- •Enric Mas and Giulio Ciccone finished second and third, respectively.
- •Seixas had a standout season, including a fourth-place finish at the Tour de France.
- •The race took place in the absence of five-time winner Tadej Pogacar.
- 4:03 PMYahoo Sports — Frenchman Seixas becomes youngest Il Lombardia winner
- 3:42 PMYahoo Sports — French prodigy Seixas becomes youngest Giro di Lombardia winner
"French super talent Paul Seixas became the youngest winner of Il Lombardia when he claimed his biggest career success in the final cycling Monument race of the year on Saturday. Seixas won after a late breakaway at age 20 years and 16 days to better the 121-year mark of Italian Giovanni Gerbi, who was 20 years and 161 days when he topped the podium in 1905.
"French prodigy Paul Seixas ended his breakout season as a history-making Monument winner with a "dream" victory at the Giro di Lombardia on Saturday.With cycling superstar Tadej Pogacar, the winner of the last five editions of Lombardia, missing due to injury, Seixas took his chance to end an incredible season as a Monument winner.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsOct 10, 2026, 4:03 PMFrenchman Seixas becomes youngest Il Lombardia winner
French super talent Paul Seixas became the youngest winner of Il Lombardia when he claimed his biggest career success in the final cycling Monument race of the year on Saturday. Seixas won after a late breakaway at age 20 years and 16 days to better the 121-year mark of Italian Giovanni Gerbi, who was 20 years and 161 days when he topped the podium in 1905.
- Yahoo SportsOct 10, 2026, 3:42 PMFrench prodigy Seixas becomes youngest Giro di Lombardia winner
French prodigy Paul Seixas ended his breakout season as a history-making Monument winner with a "dream" victory at the Giro di Lombardia on Saturday.With cycling superstar Tadej Pogacar, the winner of the last five editions of Lombardia, missing due to injury, Seixas took his chance to end an incredible season as a Monument winner.
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
MLS•Oct 6, 2026, 10:34 PMHow to watch USA vs. Canada: International soccer friendly live stream, TV channel
MLS•Oct 6, 2026, 5:25 AMIs FloBikes Worth It? What You Get With A Subscription
MLS•Oct 4, 2026, 11:30 AMJesse Marsch: ‘We, as Americans, have been inundated with propaganda since we were young’
MLS•Sep 28, 2026, 7:20 AMTwo late goals by Prince Owusu send FC Cincinnati to another road loss
MLS•Sep 28, 2026, 3:01 AMLAFC fires coach Marc Dos Santos after just one win in last 10 matches
FIFA World Cup•Oct 3, 2026, 10:02 PMCanada find dominant form ahead of USMNT clash