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Paul Seixas wins Il Lombardia after solo attack 18km from the finish
Paul Seixas, a 20-year-old French rider with Decathlon CMA CGM, won Il Lombardia.
He attacked alone 18 kilometres from the finish and stayed ahead of the riders chasing him.
His team had worked at the front for much of the race, while Seixas waited for the decisive moment.
He made his move on the Civiglio climb, where his acceleration quickly left the other riders behind.
Il Lombardia is one of cycling’s Monuments, and this was Seixas’s first Monument victory.
He is the youngest winner in the race’s history.
Paul Seixas won Il Lombardia after attacking alone 18km from the finish.
The French rider became the youngest winner in the race’s history.
Seixas made his decisive acceleration on the Civiglio climb.
He stayed clear despite being chased by some of the strongest riders in the world.
The victory was his first Monument win and capped an outstanding season.
- Who
- Paul Seixas of Decathlon CMA CGM.
- What
- He won Il Lombardia, becoming its youngest winner.
- When
- Sunday; the articles were published on October 10, 2026.
- Where
- Il Lombardia, including the Civiglio climb.
- Why
- Seixas attacked alone 18km from the finish and could not be caught.
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Seixas’s team worked at the front while he waited for the decisive moment.
Seixas accelerated, and no one could follow for more than a minute or two.
Seixas went solo and stayed ahead of the chase to win.
- Winner
- Paul Seixas
- Team
- Decathlon CMA CGM
- Race
- Il Lombardia
- Winning attack
- Solo, 18km from the finish
- Decisive climb
- Civiglio
- Record
- Youngest winner in Il Lombardia history
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