Paris-Roubaix 2023: 'Drama!' - 90 seconds of chaos as John Degenkolb crashes and Wout van Aert punctures

09.04.2023 - 18:19 eurosport.com

An extraordinary 90 seconds at Paris-Roubaix saw eventual race winner Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin–Deceuninck) collide with John Degenkolb (DSM), who was sent sprawling to the cobblestones, and Wout van Aert (Jumbo-Visma) suffer a puncture just moments after putting the hammer down.

It was a passage that defined the 2023 race and ensured there would be no head-to-head showdown between Van der Poel and Van Aert, who were both chasing their maiden victory in the cobbled Monument.

Ad Here’s how the carnage on the brutal cobbles of Carrefour de l’Arbre unfolded… Paris — RoubaixThe moment Van der Poel won Paris-Roubaix3 HOURS AGO 16.4km remaining: Degenkolb crashes Degenkolb, enjoying a stunning resurgence at a race he won in 2015, moved across to the dirt track running alongside the cobblestones.

Van der Poel spotted an overtake on the same dirt lane, but ended up barging into Degenkolb after Alpecin team-mate Jasper Philipsen suddenly veered into his path.

cycling sprint as Mathieu Van Jasper Philipsen Belgium

The 2023 USFL football season kicks off this Saturday, April 15 and Sunday, April 16 with four games starting with a Philadelphia Stars vs Memphis Showboats match up at 4:30 PM ET. The New Jersey Generals will take on the Birmingham Stallions at 7:30 PM ET. On Sunday afternoon, it’s the Michigan Panthers vs Houston Gamblers at noon on NBC and Peacock followed by a battle between the Pittsburgh Maulers and New Orleans Breakers at 6:30 PM.

IPL 2023: Mumbai Indians Break The Duck With Thrilling Win, Hand Delhi Capitals Fourth Straight Loss

Rohit Sharma was at his vintage best en route to his first IPL half-century in 25 innings before Mumbai Indians overcame some tense moments to pull off a last-ball win over Delhi Capitals here on Monday. David Warner laboured to 51 off 47 balls before Axar Patel flaunted his much improved batting skills again with an impactful 54 off 25 balls to push Delhi Capitals to a competitive 172 after Mumbai Indians put the hosts in to bat. With the pitch on the drier side compared to the first game here and finger spinners getting plenty of assistance from it, Mumbai Indians had a tricky task at hand but with his classy 65 off 45 balls, Rohit helped his side record their first win of the season.

Wout van Aert will be 'absolutely gutted' as puncture ruins 'faultless' Paris-Roubaix – Adam Blythe

Wout van Aert (Jumbo-Visma) will be “absolutely gutted” after a puncture derailed his “faultless race” at Paris-Roubaix, according to Eurosport expert Adam Blythe. The Belgian looked ominously strong as he dropped a blistering attack on the Carrefour de l'Arbre, just moments after chief rival Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin–Deceuninck) had collided with John Degenkolb (DSM), causing the latter rider to crash. Ad But promise turned to despair for Van Aert within a kilometre as a rear-wheel puncture allowed Van der Poel to disappear into clear air and leave the 28-year-old leading a forlorn chase.

Dutch rider Mathieu van der Poel wins Paris-Roubaix cycling race

The 28-year-old Dutch rider produced a string of aggressive attacks before the decisive move on the epic 256.6km race which included 54.5km of rough cobbles.

Van Der Poel wins Paris-Roubaix after Degenkolb crash and Van Aert flat

Dutchman Mathieu Van der Poel powered his way to his first Paris-Roubaix victory on Sunday as he left his rivals reeling with a 15km solo attack at the end of a typically eventful “Hell of the North” race.