World Champion Cyclist Alaphilippe to Skip Tokyo Olympics

France's Julian Alaphilippe of the Deceuninck Quick-Step team crosses the finish line to win the Belgian cycling classic and UCI World Tour race Fleche Wallonne, in Huy, Belgium on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. Olivier Matthys/AP Photo

PARIS—World champion cyclist Julian Alaphilippe has decided to skip the Tokyo Olympics, where he was expected to be a medal contender in the road race.

The French rider said Friday it was a personal choice reached in agreement with the national team.