Daan Kool

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Daan Kool
Kool in 2019
Personal information
Born (2001-05-12) 12 May 2001 (age 23)
Zevenhoven, Nieuwkoop, Netherlands
Team information
DisciplineTrack
RoleRider
Rider typeSprinter
Medal record
Men's track cycling
Representing the  Netherlands
European Championships
Silver medal – second place 2024 Apeldoorn 1 km time trial

Daan Kool (born 12 May 2001) is a Dutch track cyclist, who competes in sprinting events.

Kool originally competed in speed skating, before taking up cycling to aid in training. He soon became successful in cycling as well, winning the 1 km time trial at the 2018 National Junior Track Championships, and two medals at the 2019 UCI Junior Track Cycling World Championships. He won the keirin at the UEC European Under-23 Championships in 2021, and a silver medal in the 1 km time trial at the 2024 UEC European Track Championships.[1][2]

Major results[edit]

2018
1st Kilo, National Junior Championships
2019
UCI World Junior Championships
2nd Kilo
3rd Individual sprint
UEC European Junior Championships
2nd Kilo
3rd Keirin
3rd Individual sprint
3rd Team sprint
2020
2nd Keirin, UEC European Under-23 Championships
2021
1st Keirin, UEC European Under-23 Championships
2023
UEC European Under-23 Championships
2nd Team sprint
3rd Kilo
2024
2nd Kilo, UEC European Championships

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Great Britain's men win team pursuit gold at European Championships". BBC.com. 11 January 2024. Retrieved 13 January 2024.
  2. ^ "Kool stunt met zilver bij EK baan, Havik en Van Schip teleurstellend achtste". Nederlandse Omroep Stichting. 11 January 2024. Retrieved 13 January 2024.

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