Matteo Jorgenson Secures Back-to-Back Paris-Nice Titles
The American cyclist overcame challenging conditions and a strong field to defend his title in the prestigious Race to the Sun.
- Matteo Jorgenson claimed his second consecutive Paris-Nice victory, finishing ahead of Germany's Florian Lipowitz and the Netherlands' Thymen Arensman.
- American Magnus Sheffield won the eighth and final stage with a solo attack, finishing 29 seconds ahead of Jorgenson.
- Jorgenson became the 10th cyclist in history to win consecutive Paris-Nice titles, joining legends like Jacques Anquetil and Eddy Merckx.
- Florian Lipowitz secured the white jersey for best under-25 rider, while Denmark's Mads Pedersen won the green sprint points jersey.
- The eight-day race featured a mix of wintry and sunny conditions, culminating in a scenic yet grueling final stage in the French Riviera.