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Paul Seixas wins La Flèche Wallonne, youngest-ever champion

sportsApr 22, 202625193

Paul Seixas, a 19-year-old from Lyon, won La Flèche Wallonne on Wednesday 22 April 2026 with a late attack on the Mur de Huy. He launched his move about 300 meters from the line, crossed the finish in 4:35:29, with Schmid second at +3 seconds and Tulett third. At 19, Seixas becomes the race's youngest champion and instantly positions himself as a leading contender for the remaining Ardennes classics, including Amstel Gold Race and Liège, Bastogne, Liège.

Key Highlights

Paul Seixas attacked with 300 meters to go on the Mur de Huy.
Seixas won in 4:35:29, Schmid finished second at +3 seconds.
At 19, Seixas becomes La Flèche Wallonne's youngest-ever winner.
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cyclingmagazine.caPaul Seixas is the youngest winner of La Flèche Wallonne - Canadian Cycling Magazinelyoncapitale.frCyclisme : le Lyonnais Paul Seixas remporte la Flèche Wallonne - Lyon Capitaletechradar.comHow to watch La Flèche Wallonne 2026: Free Streams and TV Channels for the UCI WorldTour Race

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