Belgium's Evenepoel survives late flat tire to become 1st man to sweep Olympic road race, time trial

Remco Evenepoel became the first rider to sweep the Olympic men's road race and time trial on Saturday, relentlessly attacking over three climbs of Montmartre and building such a lead on the run-in to the finish at the Pont d'Iena that the Belgian rider was able to overcome a mechanical problem in the final kilometres.

Belgium's Evenepoel survives late flat tire to become 1st man to sweep Olympic road race, time trial
A male road cyclist raises his arms in celebration while standing in front of his bike after crossing the finish line.

Remco Evenepoel became the first rider to sweep the Olympic men's road race and time trial on Saturday, relentlessly attacking over three climbs of Montmartre and building such a lead on the run-in to the finish at the Pont d'Iena that the Belgian rider was able to overcome a mechanical problem in the final kilometres.