Matteo Jorgenson, an American cyclist, secured his second consecutive victory at the prestigious Paris-Nice race, finishing the tournament on a high note on Sunday. His notable achievement reflects a promising future for U.S. cycling, as Jorgenson, representing the Jumbo-Visma team, placed second in the eighth and concluding stage of the race, outpaced only by his compatriot Magnus Sheffield from the Ineos-Grenadiers team.
Jorgenson’s back-to-back triumphs at the Paris-Nice, frequently referred to as the “Race to the Sun,” place him in distinguished company. He is now the 10th cyclist to capture consecutive victories in the event, joining luminaries of the sport such as Jacques Anquetil, Eddy Merckx, and Raymond Poulidor. However, the record for the most consecutive wins remains unchallenged, with Sean Kelly holding an unparalleled streak of seven victories from 1982 through 1988.
The decisive moments unfolded when Sheffield surged ahead during the ascent of the Col des Quatre Chemins, with just over 12 kilometers remaining. He maintained his lead to finish 29 seconds ahead of Jorgenson at the scenic Promenade des Anglais finish line. In terms of the overall standings, German cyclist Florian Lipowitz secured second place, trailing Jorgenson by one minute and 15 seconds. Dutch cyclist Thymen Arensman took the third spot on the podium, being one minute and 58 seconds adrift. Sheffield earned the fourth position in the general classification, underscoring a successful race for the American participants.
