Remco Evenepoel elected Belgian sportsman of the year - "Last season was an incredible one for me, with the three gold medals I took"

Remco Evenepoel is currently struggling from a serious injury involving a postal van now just over a month ago, but in the midst of his recovery he's been awarded Belgian sportsman of the year. This comes after a brilliant 2024 season where he's conquered a lot, which cannot be forgotten despite his current situation.

“I am proud of this achievement, because it’s a recognition of all the hard work I have put in over the past year," Evenepoel said in a statement shared by the team. "Last season was an incredible one for me, with the three gold medals I took in the space of just a few months and third place, as well as the white jersey, at my first Tour de France with Soudal Quick-Step. This is a reward that wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible people around me".

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In 2024 Evenepoel was the first male rider to ever win the road race and time-trial event consecutively in the Olympic Games, which came right after a third place at the Tour de France which also included a stage win. Evenepoel also won the time-trial World Championships in Zurich, and has at a young point in his career already conquered virtually everything a pro rider can in time-trials.

However his season did include more as he opened it up right away with a win at the Figueira Champions Classic; then winning the GC of the Volta ao Algarve with another stage win; at Paris-Nice he won the final stage and finished second in the GC... He also won a stage at the Criterium du Dauphiné and finished second at Il Lombardia.

This year Evenepoel should return to racing in mid-April, although this could be further delayed depending on how he recovers from his nerve damage. Either ways, he's clear that the Tour de France is in mind as a priority. “Belgian Sportsman of the Year is an award that also gives me confidence as I continue my recovery. I am motivated to do all that I can to return on the bike and be in the best possible shape after this setback at the start of Le Tour in July”

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