The 2002 Gent–Wevelgem was the 64th edition of the Belgian one‑day professional road cycling race Gent–Wevelgem. It took place on 10 April 2002, covering a distance of roughly 214 kilometres from Ghent to the finish in Wevelgem.
Winner
- Mario Cipollini (Italy) – riding for the Acqua & Sapone–Farnese Vini team, Cipollini secured victory in a sprint finish.
Podium
- 1st place – Mario Cipollini (ITA)
- 2nd place – [Insufficient Encyclopedic Information]
- 3rd place – [Insufficient Encyclopedic Information]
Race characteristics
- The course featured several climbs in the Flemish Ardennes, including the Kemmelberg, prior to a flat run‑in to the finish line.
- Weather conditions were typical of early‑April in northern Belgium, with cool temperatures and intermittent wind.
Significance
- The win added to Cipollini’s reputation as a leading sprinter of the era, marking his sole Gent–Wevelgem victory.
All information presented is drawn from established sporting records and contemporary race reports.
