Van Der Poel Claims Benidorm Cyclocross Victory, Nears Nys Record

January 25, 2026 Alex Carter - Sports Editor Sport

Here’s a summary of the article,focusing on the key details:

* Mathieu van der Poel won the Benidorm round of the Cyclocross World Cup on January 18,2026. This marks his tenth consecutive victory this season.
* He is now just one win away from breaking Sven Nys’ all-time World Cup win record. He currently has 49 wins, Nys has 50.
* Van der Poel attacked early in the race,taking the lead from teammate Tibor Del Grosso and building a significant advantage.
* He finished 28 seconds ahead of Thibau Nys, with Felipe Orts taking third place.
* Van der Poel eased up towards the end of the race, enjoying the atmosphere and even doing a wheelie as he crossed the finish line.
* He has the opportunity to break the record in the next two rounds of the series,held in Maasmechelen and Hoogerheide.

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