Kooij just misses out on win in Betcity Elfstedenrace
Olav Kooij has sprinted to second place in the Betcity Elfstedenrace. The young ...
Olav Kooij
Cycling
overview
- Bib number
- 18
- Date of Birth
- October 17, 2001 (21 yr.)
- Nationality
- Dutch
- Length
- 1.84 m
- Teammember since
- 2020
- Contract to
- 2025
About Olav Kooij
In the cycling world, Olav Kooij is regarded as an up-and-coming talent. Kooij, only 21 years old, has been racing for Team Jumbo-Visma for the past two years after first competing for the squad's Development Team. The top sprinter has already been able to add several triumphs in various stages to his resume. Kooij experienced his greatest victory at the Tour de Pologne, which was also his first World Tour triumph. The sprinter achieved great success in 2021, winning a bronze medal at the U23 World Championships. Kooij is still under contract with the Dutch cycling formation until the end of 2023.
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Victories in 2023
News about Olav
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04 October, 16:30
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24 September, 18:00
Laporte wins European title after titanic battle with Van Aert and Kooij
Christophe Laporte is the new European Champion. The Frenchman of Team Jumbo-Vis...
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17 September, 17:35
Kooij sprints to second place in Gooikse Pijl
Olav Kooij has just missed out on victory in the Gooikse Pijl. Jasper Philipsen ...
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07 September, 18:30
Van Aert rides solo to stage win in Tour of Britain
Wout van Aert has won the fifth stage of the Tour of Britain in spectacular fash...
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06 September, 17:00
Kooij extends dominance with fourth win in Tour of Britain
Olav Kooij and Team Jumbo-Visma appear unstoppable in the Tour of Britain. The 2...
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05 September, 18:15
Three in a row for Kooij in Tour of Britain
Olav Kooij has won the third stage of the Tour of Britain with a strong performa...
