Lizzie Deignan pregnancy: Lizzie and Philip Deignan are expecting their first child later this year it has been confirmed today.
Lizzie Deignan announces pregnancy and future plans
Both top pro riders Lizzie and Philip Deignan are to become parts for the first time later this year.
The news emerged this afternoon in a statement issued by Lizzie Deignan via Boels-Dolmans Cycling Team, whom she rides for.
“Philip and I are delighted to announce that we are expecting our first child in September,” she said.
“We both feel incredibly lucky and grateful that we are going to become parents. We are excited and full of anticipation for how our lives are going to change.”
She has also said that after becoming a mother she will return to cycling next year and will race again in 2020.
Lizzie Deignan will of course aim for the Worlds, in Yorkshire, in 2019 and the Olympics the following year.
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“I am also proud to announce that I am aiming to return to professional cycling in 2019 and 2020,” she said.
“I’ve been inspired by countless women who have showed how successful and feasible this challenge could be.
“My dream of becoming World Champion at home in Yorkshire is still my dream, I will just have more people to share the journey with.
“Thank you to those who have believed in me, my husband, family and friends who all support me.
“I will continue to ride for Boels-Dolmans Cycling Team, who have been the catalyst to success in my career.
“I hope to finish my career in 2020 at the pinnacle of my sport, the Tokyo Olympic Games. Bring it on.”
The team said: “It goes without saying that Deignan’s temporary absence will be a big loss for the team, but Boels-Dolmans Cycling Team completely understands and supports Deignan’s choice.
“The team will compensate for Deignan's loss in 2018 as best as it can, having already taken two Women’s WorldTour wins this year, and is already looking forward to her return in 2019 and 2020.
“The riders, staff and sponsors of Boels-Dolmans Cycling Team would like to take this opportunity to wish Lizzie and Phil Deignan all the luck in this new chapter in their lives.”
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