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Marianne Vos

Dutch Cyclist

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Team

Team Jumbo-Visma

DOB

May 13, 1987

Height / Weight

169 cm (5 ft 6.5 in) / 57 kg (126 lbs)

Achievements

7x World Champ

Summary

Marianne Vos is a Dutch professional cyclist, born on May 13, 1987, in 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands. She is widely recognized as one of the greatest female cyclists of all time. Vos began her professional career with Team DSB Bank before moving to Nederland Bloeit in 2008, where she achieved significant victories, including multiple UCI World Championships and the Giro d'Italia Femminile.

Vos is known for her exceptional endurance, speed, and versatility, excelling in both road and cyclo-cross disciplines. She has won numerous individual awards and holds multiple records, such as the most victories in the UCI Women's Road World Cup.

Off the field, Vos is noted for her advocacy work, particularly in promoting women's cycling, and her significant charitable contributions.

Career

Team DSB Bank

  • Youth and Early Career: Vos was born and raised in 's-Hertogenbosch and began cycling at a young age. She made her professional debut for Team DSB Bank in 2006.

Nederland Bloeit

  • Early Success: Vos signed with Nederland Bloeit in 2008. Under the guidance of coach Jeroen Blijlevens, she developed into one of the world's top female cyclists, winning multiple UCI World Championships and the Giro d'Italia Femminile.

Rabo Women Cycling Team

  • Continued Success: Vos joined Rabo Women Cycling Team in 2012, where she continued her dominance in women's cycling, adding more UCI World Championships and Giro d'Italia Femminile titles to her collection.

CCC Liv

  • Later Career: Vos signed with CCC Liv in 2019, continuing her career with high expectations for success in both road and cyclo-cross disciplines.
International Career

Netherlands National Team

  • Debut: Made her debut for Netherlands in 2006.

Achievements:

  • UCI Road World Championships: Winner in 2006, 2012, and 2013.
  • UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships: Winner in 2006, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, and 2014.
  • Vos is one of the most decorated cyclists in the history of the sport.
Style of Play
  • Position: Primarily a road cyclist, but also excels in cyclo-cross.
  • Skills: Known for her exceptional endurance, speed, and versatility. Vos is celebrated for her climbing ability, sprint finishes, and technical skills in cyclo-cross.
Personal Life
  • Family: Vos has a brother with whom she initially began cycling. She keeps her personal life fairly private.
  • Advocacy: Vos is involved in various advocacy activities and has been instrumental in promoting women's cycling on a global scale.
Legacy
  • Marianne Vos is celebrated not only for her extraordinary talent and numerous records but also for her work ethic, determination, and longevity in professional cycling. Her impact on the sport and her status as an icon extend beyond the cycling circuit, inspiring millions of fans around the world.
Awards and Recognition

Most Victories in UCI Women's Road World Cup:

  • Over 30 victories

Most Victories in UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships:

  • 6 victories

Most Victories in Giro d'Italia Femminile:

  • 3 victories
References

Books

  • Van den Akker, P. (2013) Marianne Vos: The Boss. Amsterdam: Nieuw Amsterdam.

Websites

Articles

Interviews and Documentaries

  • The Road Book (2019): Directed by Nick Christian. This documentary provides a detailed look at Vos’s life and career, featuring interviews with her family, friends, and colleagues.
  • Cyclingnews Interviews: Various interviews and features on Marianne Vos, covering different aspects of her career. Available at: https://www.cyclingnews.com
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Full name
Marianne Vos
Born
1987-05-13
Place of birth
s-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands
Position(s)
Track Cycling, Road Cycling, Cyclo-Cross
Current team
Team Jumbo-Visma
Youth career
2001 - 2006 DSB Bank
Senior career
2006 - 2011 DSB Bank
2012 - 2014 Rabobank Women Team
2015 - 2018 Rabo Liv Women Cycling Team
2019 - Present Team Jumbo-Visma
International career
2006 - Present Netherlands National Team
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