Van Der Poel's comeback coincides with the first victory of the world champion. A beautiful race in Namur, Belgium, for the fourth round of the Elite World Cup. Not an easy success for Van Der Poel, who had to fight until the end to shake off Thibau Nys (second) and Michael Vanthourenhout (third), who maintains the lead in the Cup. Namur thus applauds the world champion who debuts in his own style with arms raised. Also worthy of applause is the performance of young Mattia Agostinacchio (18 years old), who finishes 13th after recovering about ten positions.

FINAL STANDINGS

01 VAN DER POEL Mathieu - 58:29

02 NYS Thibau - + 09

03 VANTHOURENHOUT Michael - + 11

04 VAN DER HAAR Lars - + 12

05 VERSTRYNGE Emiel - + 42

06 VANDEPUTTE Niels - + 53

07 RONHAAR Pim - + 55

08 NIEUWENHUIS Joris - + 57

09 MEEUSSEN Witse - + 01:14

10 VANDEBOSCH Toon - + 01:29

11 MICHELS Jente - + 01:38

12 AERTS Toon - + 01:44

13 AGOSTINACCHIO Mattia - + 01:46

14 DEL GROSSO Tibor - + 01:53

15 ORTS LLORET Felipe - + 02:05

16 SWEECK Laurens - + 02:11

17 WYSEURE Joran - + 02:15

18 KUHN Kevin - + 02:18

19 VAN DE PUTTE Victor - + 02:20

20 GROSLAMBERT Martin - + 02:25

21 HENDRIKX Mees - + 02:32

22 VAN LIEROP Danny - + 02:39

23 THOMAS Théo - + 02:51