**Wout Van Aert: Said “I’m Already at the Top – I Will Defend and Fight”**
After facing the deepest personal tragedy of his life, Wout Van Aert has emerged with a fierce determination in his heart and a clear message to the world: he is ready to defend, to fight, and to remain loyal to everything and everyone he holds dear. In the face of pain, the Belgian champion is rising stronger than ever — not just as a cyclist, but as a father, a symbol of resilience, and a man on a mission.
“I’m already on top,” Wout said in a recent emotional interview. “Not in the sense of trophies or podiums, but in spirit. I’ve been through the hardest climb life can give — losing Élise — and I’m still standing. I have nothing left to fear.”
Those words came just weeks after the sudden death of his beloved partner Élise, who passed away shortly after giving birth to their twin children. While the cycling community mourned with him, Wout chose not to retreat. Instead, he made a promise: to stay strong for his children, and to stay loyal to the path that he and Élise had dreamed of together.
“My loyalty is not just to my team or my fans,” he said. “It’s to her memory, to our children, to the life we built, and the values we believed in.”
Now, with the new racing season on the horizon, Van Aert is not just preparing physically — he’s preparing mentally and emotionally. Every training ride is now about more than fitness. Every race will carry the weight of something bigger.
“I don’t race alone anymore,” he explained. “Every pedal stroke I take, I carry Élise with me. And when I win, it won’t just be my victory — it’ll be hers, too. It’ll be for the twins. For the future.”
His team, Jumbo-Visma, has stood firmly by his side, offering support and space to grieve. But Wout is not asking for pity — only respect, and a chance to show the world that pain can be transformed into power.
“I’m not just coming back,” he said with intensity. “I’m coming back harder, smarter, and with a heart on fire. I will defend what matters. I will fight for what’s right. And I will be loyal until the end.”
Fans around the world have rallied behind him, calling him not only a legend on the road, but also an inspiration in life. His social media has been flooded with messages of love, strength, and admiration.
As the season begins, Wout Van Aert will be racing with more than just a team jersey — he’ll be racing with a purpose.
And in his own words: “This is more than sport. This is survival. This is love. And I won’t back down.”
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