Mathieu van der Poel and his partner Roxanne are expecting a daughter, the professional cyclist confirmed following a stage victory in the Tour de France. Van der Poel shared the news with fans, noting that it would be special to cross a finish line with “my two girls” by his side.
Van der Poel confirms daughter on the way
Professional cyclist Mathieu van der Poel announced that he and his partner, Roxanne, are expecting a baby girl. The revelation came shortly after a successful performance in the Tour de France, where the rider secured a stage win. According to reports from Nieuwsblad, HLN, and Sporza, the rider used the timing of his recent victory to share the news with his supporters.
Van der Poel expressed his excitement about the addition to his family, stating, “Speciaal om te winnen met mijn twee meisjes aan de finish” (Special to win with my two girls at the finish).
Timing and delivery of the announcement
According to In de Leiderstrui, the gender reveal occurred a day after van der Poel’s stage victory. The rider chose to share the news with a “wink” to his fans, as reported by De Telegraaf, blending his public sporting persona with his private family life.
Impact on the rider’s professional context
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