Cycling
Verhaeren to leave cycling team Visma at year-end
Jacco Verhaeren will step down as head of the sports management team for the Dutch cycling squad Visma - Lease a Bike at the end of the year. The 57-year-old former swimming coach decided not to extend his contract, which began in June 2024, after reflecting on the team's development needs. Verhaeren expressed pride in maintaining high performance levels during a challenging transition period but concluded that the team requires different leadership to advance to its next phase.
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