2002 Paris–Roubaix

The 2002 Paris–Roubaix was the 100th running of the Paris–Roubaix single-day cycling race, often known as the Hell of the North. It was held on 14 April 2002 over a distance of 261 kilometres (162.2 miles).

2002 Paris–Roubaix
Race details
DatesApril 14, 2002
Stages1
Distance261 km (162.2 mi)
Winning time6h 39' 08"
Results
  Winner  Johan Museeuw (BEL) (Domo–Farm Frites)
  Second  Steffen Wesemann (GER) (Team Telekom)
  Third  Tom Boonen (BEL) (U.S. Postal Service)

Belgian rider Johan Museeuw of Domo–Farm Frites entered history by winning his third Paris–Roubaix after an impressive attack 40 kilometres from the Velodrome of Roubaix. This edition was run under wind and rain conditions.

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