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Cyclo-cross World Championships: Aaron Dockx scores under-23 men's gold for Belgium

HULST, NETHERLANDS - JANUARY 31: Aaron Dockx and Team Belgium celebrates at finish line as gold medalist winner during the 77th UCI Cyclo-Cross World Championships 2026 - Men's U23 on January 31, 2026 in Hulst, Netherlands. (Photo by Luc Claessen/Getty Images).

Aaron Dockx (Belgium) capitalised on his rival’s mistakes to take a maiden under-23 men's title at the Cyclo-cross World Championships. The former junior European champion launched his winning move from the fourth of seven laps and pulled out a winning margin.

Aubin Sparfel (France) suffered from a mechanical at a crucial moment to finish second, while Keije Solen (Netherlands) completed the podium.

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