Lars van der Haar facts for kids
Lars van der Haar is a professional cyclist from the Netherlands. He was born on July 23, 1991, in Amersfoort. He is best known for his skills in cyclo-cross, which is a type of bicycle racing that involves riding on different terrains like grass, mud, and sand. Riders often have to get off their bikes and carry them over obstacles. Lars has won many important races throughout his career, showing he is one of the top riders in this exciting sport.
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Van der Haar, Iowa City, 2017.
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| Full name | Lars van der Haar | ||
| Born | 23 July 1991 Amersfoort, the Netherlands |
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| Height | 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Weight | 58 kg (128 lb) | ||
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| Current team | Baloise–Trek Lions | ||
| Role | Rider | ||
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Lars's Cycling Journey
Lars van der Haar started his professional cycling career in 2010. He joined different teams over the years, always aiming to improve his skills. In 2014, he joined a development team and then moved up to the main professional team in 2015. This helped him compete at the highest levels of the sport.
Major Achievements in Cyclo-cross
Lars van der Haar is especially famous for his success in cyclo-cross. He has won many important championships and races.
World and European Championships
Lars has achieved great success at the UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships. He won two gold medals when he was an Under-23 rider, in 2011 and 2012. As an elite rider, he has won silver medals in 2016 and 2022, and bronze medals in 2013 and 2015.
He has also been very successful at the European Cyclo-cross Championships. He won gold medals in the elite category in 2015 and 2021. He also won gold twice as an Under-23 rider in 2010 and 2011.
National and World Cup Wins
Lars is a multiple-time Dutch National Champion. He won this title in 2013, 2014, 2022, and 2023. This shows he is consistently one of the best riders in his home country.
He also won the overall UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup series in the 2013–14 season. This is a big achievement, as it means he performed very well across many races in one season. He has won nine individual World Cup races in different seasons.
Other Important Races
Lars has also won the overall Cyclo-cross Superprestige series in the 2022–23 season. The Superprestige is another major series of cyclo-cross races. He also won the overall Cyclo-cross Trophy in 2023–24. These wins show his consistent performance and strength in the sport.
Life Outside of Racing
In July 2019, Lars van der Haar married another cyclist, Lucy Garner.
See also
In Spanish: Lars van der Haar para niños
