Why they rank here
The most decorated rider in women's cycling and one of the most versatile athletes the sport has ever produced, Vos has won across road, cyclocross and track for two decades. She holds three road World titles, in 2006, 2012 and 2013, Olympic road race gold from London 2012, and an astonishing eight cyclocross World Championships, alongside multiple Giro d'Italia Women titles and dozens of Classics. Her career total exceeds 250 professional victories. Vos combines a sprinter's finish with the endurance to win on the toughest terrain, and she has been a driving force in the growth of women's racing, taking multiple stages at the relaunched Tour de France Femmes. Her dominance and longevity make her the clearest choice to represent the women's peloton among the sport's all-time greats.
Career profile
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