Sandrine Tas Shifts Focus to Cycling After Near-Olympic Medal
Sandrine Tas, a rising star in speed skating, is turning her attention to professional cycling with Lotto-Intermarché after narrowly missing a medal at the recent Winter Olympics in Milan. The Belgian athlete came within fractions of a second of securing a spot on the podium in the 5,000-meter event, finishing just 13 hundredths of a second off the medal pace.
Tas’s performance at the Olympics followed a strong showing at the European Championships, where she earned a silver medal in the longest distance. Despite her success on the ice, Tas has decided to pursue a full-time career in cycling. This transition mirrors the path taken by other athletes, such as Wout van Aert, who have successfully moved between the two disciplines.
The move comes after Tas completed a rapid transition to cycling, achieving a high level of competition in a remarkably short period. Her decision highlights the close relationship between skating and cycling, with many athletes utilizing the latter as a key component of their off-season training.
Tas’s potential in cycling is already generating excitement, and she will be looking to make an immediate impact with her new team. The shift represents a new chapter for the athlete, who demonstrated her dedication and talent across both sports.
