Remco Evenepoel won the Olympic road race and time trial, becoming the first rider to sweep both events.
He achieved this historic feat at the Paris Games, relentlessly attacking over three climbs of Montmartre.
What happened?
The Belgian cyclist built a significant lead on the run-in to the finish at the Pont d’Iéna.
He was able to swap out bikes in the final kilometers due to a flat tire and still begin his celebration early.
Remco Evenepoel raised his arms in triumph as he crossed the bridge over the River Seine on Saturday.
Why it matters for Remco Evenepoel
This win capped a spectacular few weeks for Evenepoel, who finished third in the Tour de France.
He achieved everything he wanted to achieve this month, with two gold medals.
Remco Evenepoel's performance was described as "a class above" by Ben Healy, who tried to stick with him.
What comes next?
The Olympic road race was the longest in history, with a series of attacks near the end.
Remco Evenepoel made his move, building a lead that proved insurmountable for his rivals.
Valentin Madouas held on for silver, while Christophe Laporte took bronze.
The two medals for France were its first in the men’s Olympic road race in 68 years.
Remco Evenepoel's historic win was praised by former pro-turned-French national team manager Thomas Voeckler.
He described the performance as "magnificent".
The early breakaway of five riders formed quickly on Saturday after the neutralized start from the Trocadéro.
The peloton allowed the break to build a sizeable gap of more than 14 minutes as the riders headed off into the French countryside.
Remco Evenepoel's win was a testament to his skill and determination, with a 24-year-old cyclist from Flanders making history.