Sonny Colbrelli wins epic men's 2021 Paris-Roubaix

The European champion becomes the first Italian winner in 22 years

Sonny Colbrelli
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European champion Sonny Colbrelli won a phenomenal edition of the 2021 men's Paris-Roubaix, out-sprinting Mathieu van der Poel and Florian Vermeersch in the closing metres.

Making his debut in the race, the Bahrain Victorious rider came from behind to win by a bike length from 22-year-old Vermeersch with Van der Poel settling for third.

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