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French teenager Seixas becomes youngest Fleche Wallonne winner

French teenager Seixas becomes youngest Fleche Wallonne winner

Summary

Paul Seixas, a 19-year-old French cyclist, won the La Flèche Wallonne race, becoming the youngest person to do so. He won the race in his first try and beat competitors from Switzerland and Britain.

Key Facts

  • Paul Seixas is 19 years old.
  • He won the La Flèche Wallonne cycling race.
  • This was his first time competing in this race.
  • Seixas became the youngest winner in the race’s history.
  • The previous youngest winner was Philemon De Meersman from Belgium, who won at age 21 years and 150 days in 1936.
  • Seixas finished ahead of Switzerland’s Mauro Schmid and Britain’s Ben Tulett.
  • La Flèche Wallonne is a one-day cycling classic race.
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