Sep Vanmarckesports director at Israel-Premier Tech in 2024, announced that he wanted to take a step back from Cycling and withdraw from his role in the staff of the Israeli team. The Belgian has had a brilliant career marked by very solid results in the cobbled classics, but he has always experienced a certain amount of bad luck. 2nd of Paris-Roubaix and three times on the podium of Tour of Flanders, Vanmarcke was one of the most consistent runners. After retiring in 2023, he decided to stay with the team Israel-Premier Tech as sports director.
Video – Vanmarcke, 5th in the Tour of Flanders in 2021
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“CThe last 18 months have been a roller coaster”explain Vanmarcke. “I went from being a professional runner to a sports director after being diagnosed with heart problems and having to stop like that was always something difficult to accept. I've been trying to be the best DS I can be but in my head I need space so I feel the need to slow down a bit, spend time with my family and find new goals in life. life.”
“So I made the difficult decision to leave my current position at Israel – Premier Tech. I am very grateful for the chances the team gave me and, even more, I appreciate the understanding they have with my current situation and my decision I will always support the team and wish everyone the best for the 2025 season. Cycling will always be a big part of my life, so I look forward to cheering them on from the sidelines for the season. 'moment' he declared.
