Van der Poel Claims 51st World Cup Win in Hoogerheide, Eyes Championship Record

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Mathieu van der Poel Wins Record-Breaking 51st World Cup

Mathieu van der Poel secured his 51st UCI Cyclocross World Cup victory at Hoogerheide on January 25, 2026, surpassing Sven Nys’ previous record of 50 wins. He won by over a minute, demonstrating dominant form just one week before the World Cyclocross Championships. he had already equaled the record the day before.

Key Highlights:

* Dominant Performance: Van der Poel took the lead early and steadily increased his advantage,finishing 1:20 ahead of his competitors.
* Planning: He attributes his success to hard work during training in Spain.
* Second World Cup Overall: This is only his second overall World Cup title, achieved despite not participating in all races.
* Personal Importance: The race is held on a course dedicated to his father, Adrie van der Poel.
* Teammate Support: He initially joined a move by teammate Tibor del Grosso before launching his own winning attack.