Mathieu Van der Poel, Peter Sagan, Fabian Cancellara

Every Winner of Paris-Roubaix Since 2010

April 11, 2025 Rasmus Kristensen

Mathieu van der Poel’s dominant victories in the last two editions of Paris-Roubaix have highlighted just how much the race still favors power, precision, and fearless racing. But as always, each year brings its own surprises—from veteran comebacks to dramatic solo wins on the cobbles of northern France.

With the 2025 edition right around the corner, we’ve taken a look back at the most recent winners of Paris-Roubaix—going all the way from 2010 to 2024—and highlighted their stories in the Hell of the North.

2010 – Fabian Cancellara

The Swiss powerhouse delivered a dominant ride in the 2010 edition, adding another Monument to his already impressive résumé. Known for his time-trial strength and tactical brilliance, Cancellara simply rode away from the competition.

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2011 – Johan Van Summeren

A true underdog story, Johan Van Summeren stunned the cycling world with a gritty solo win. The Belgian’s victory was made even more dramatic by the fact that he flatted in the final kilometers.

2012 – Tom Boonen

Boonen claimed his fourth Paris-Roubaix title in 2012, equaling the all-time record. He powered away solo with more than 50 kilometers to go, showing incredible form and control over the cobbles.

2013 – Fabian Cancellara

Cancellara struck again, out-sprinting Sep Vanmarcke in the Roubaix velodrome. His tactical calmness and raw power once more proved decisive on cycling’s roughest terrain.

2014 – Niki Terpstra

The Dutchman timed his attack to perfection, launching with about 6 km left and holding off the chasers. It was a career-defining moment for the classics specialist.

2015 – John Degenkolb

Degenkolb became the first German to win Paris-Roubaix since Josef Fischer in 1896. He outsprinted a select group in the velodrome, showcasing both endurance and speed.

2016 – Mathew Hayman

In one of the most unexpected wins in race history, the Australian veteran beat Tom Boonen in a sprint finish. It was Hayman’s first Monument and came after recovering from a broken arm just weeks earlier.

2017 – Greg Van Avermaet

After years of close calls, Van Avermaet finally conquered the Hell of the North. He was the strongest in a sprint finish and capped off a dominant spring campaign.

2018 – Peter Sagan

The reigning world champion attacked from over 50 km out and never looked back. Sagan’s fearless solo ride etched his name into Roubaix history with a truly audacious performance.

2019 – Philippe Gilbert

Gilbert added Paris-Roubaix to his Monument collection after a thrilling sprint against Nils Politt. His versatility and experience carried him through one of the most grueling editions.

2020 – Canceled (COVID-19)

For the first time since World War II, Paris-Roubaix was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The absence made fans long even more for its legendary pavé.

2021 – Sonny Colbrelli

In wet and muddy conditions, Colbrelli triumphed in one of the most epic modern editions. The Italian won a three-man sprint in the velodrome, covered in mud and glory.

2022 – Dylan van Baarle

Van Baarle launched a powerful move and rode solo to victory, giving INEOS Grenadiers their first Paris-Roubaix title. His ride was marked by sheer strength and flawless execution.

2023 – Mathieu van der Poel

The Dutch superstar dropped his rivals on Carrefour de l’Arbre and soloed to his first Roubaix win. His victory confirmed his growing legend in the world of cobbled classics.

2024 – Mathieu van der Poel

Van der Poel repeated in dominant fashion, cementing his place among the greats. Back-to-back wins in the Queen of the Classics showcased his complete mastery of the race.