Olympian Ends Season After Mother’s Death

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October 14, 2026 | Edition #771

Hey Athletic Fans,

We have some heartbreaking news to begin this edition of the newsletter: a cyclist has ended her season after losing her mother. What happened afterwards has raised difficult questions, leaving many wanting to know more.

All that and more in tonight’s edition of Essentially Athletics.

⚡Why this matters: The 25-year-old Austrian rowed at the Tokyo Olympics before switching to cycling and turning professional in 2024.



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▶️WATCH: Per Strand Hagenes timed his move to perfection at Paris-Tours, powering clear inside the final kilometer to win the classic ahead of Jasper Stuyven and Visma teammate Christophe Laporte.


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