European Cyclocross Championships conclude in Zeddam

The 2026 European Cyclocross Championships in Zeddam, Netherlands, concluded with several Dutch athletes securing podium finishes. Lucinda Brand claimed the elite women's title following the disqualification of Luxembourg's Marie Schreiber by the jury. Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado earned a bronze medal in the elite women's category.

In the men's elite race, Thibau Nys took the European title. The top Dutch finisher was Joris Nieuwenhuis, who placed fourth after a strong performance supported by teammates Mees Hendrikx and Ryan Kamp.

Junior successes included a silver medal for Delano Heeren, who finished second behind Belgium's Lars Peers. Nynke Jochems secured a bronze medal in the junior women's category, while Damy van den Bogaard finished tenth. Other notable Dutch performances included top-ten finishes by Inge van der Heijden, Aniek van Alphen, Noï Moes, Loek Hovers, and Jop van den Biggelaar.