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Deignan takes sporting director role with GB cycling

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 12:49 PM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Deignan takes sporting director role with GB cycling
Summary

Lizzie Deignan has been appointed as the sporting director for Great Britain's cycling team, a role that will begin immediately. This position aims to enhance support for the road squad at major events through to the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Deignan, a former world champion, is expected to bring her extensive experience to the role, helping to elevate the team's performance during the Olympic cycle. The announcement comes as GB cycling prepares for upcoming competitions ahead of the Olympics.

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  • •Lizzie Deignan appointed sporting director for GB cycling
  • •Role spans support through to LA 2028 Olympic Games
  • •Deignan is a former world champion
  • •Position begins immediately
  • •Aim to enhance performance at major road events
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  • 12:49 PMYahoo Sports — Deignan to take sporting director role at GB cycling
  • 12:49 PMBBC Sport — Deignan to take sporting director role at GB cycling
What they're saying
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Former world champion Lizzie Deignan returns to Great Britain's cycling team in a sporting director role which "will play a pivotal role in supporting the road squad at major events through to the LA 2028 Olympic Games".

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Former world champion Lizzie Deignan returns to Great Britain's cycling team in a sporting director role which "will play a pivotal role in supporting the road squad at major events through to the LA 2028 Olympic Games".

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