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Fabio Jakobsen

Fabio Jakobsen is a Dutch professional road cyclist known as a sprinter.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Fabio Jakobsen (born 31 August 1996) is a Dutch professional road cyclist who specializes in sprint finishes. He rides for Team Picnic PostNL and has won stages in the Tour de France and Vuelta a España, as well as national and European road race titles.

Career

Jakobsen began his professional career in 2015 with SEG Racing Academy and later joined the WorldTour with Quick-Step in 2018. He established himself as one of the peloton’s leading sprinters, with victories in races such as Scheldeprijs and Nokere Koerse.

Major results

His notable results include the Dutch national road race title in 2019, the European road race title in 2022, and a Tour de France stage win in 2022. He has also taken sprint-stage wins in other major stage races.

2020 crash and recovery

Jakobsen suffered severe injuries in a high-speed crash during the 2020 Tour de Pologne and was placed in a medically induced coma. He recovered and returned to professional competition, later describing a comeback that included a Tour de France stage victory.

Recent health interruption

In 2025, Team Picnic PostNL said Jakobsen would pause competition for the foreseeable future because tests found flow limitation in both iliac arteries. The team said he would undergo surgery and then rehabilitation.

Key facts

  • Jakobsen is a Dutch professional road cyclist and sprinter.
  • He rides for Team Picnic PostNL.
  • He won the 2019 Dutch national road race title and the 2022 European road race title.
  • He won a stage of the Tour de France in 2022.
  • He was seriously injured in a crash at the 2020 Tour de Pologne and later returned to racing.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Fabio Jakobsen?
He is a Dutch professional road cyclist who specializes in sprint finishes.
What team does Fabio Jakobsen ride for?
He rides for Team Picnic PostNL.
What are Fabio Jakobsen’s biggest wins?
His major wins include the 2019 Dutch national road race title, the 2022 European road race title, and a 2022 Tour de France stage.
What happened to Fabio Jakobsen in 2020?
He suffered a severe crash in the Tour de Pologne and was placed in a medically induced coma before recovering and returning to racing.
What kind of rider is Fabio Jakobsen?
He is primarily a sprinter, suited to fast finishes and flat stages.
Why did he stop racing temporarily in 2025?
His team reported blood-flow limitation in both iliac arteries, requiring surgery and rehabilitation.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fabio_Jakobsen
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, current team, professional identity.
  2. Cycling News — https://www.cyclingnews.com/riders/fabio-jakobsen/
    Supports: Rider profile, sprinting reputation, major results.
  3. L'Équipe — https://www.lequipe.fr/Cyclisme-sur-route/CyclismeFicheCoureur12665.html
    Supports: Professional teams, major results including national and European titles.
  4. Olympics.com — https://www.olympics.com/en/news/fabio-jakobsen-coma-monument-cycling-debut
    Supports: 2020 crash recovery and later return to racing.
  5. Team Picnic PostNL — https://www.teampicnicpostnl.com/fabio-jakobsen-injury-update-flia/
    Supports: 2025 injury update and surgery-related race interruption.
  6. ProCyclingStats — https://www.procyclingstats.com/rider/fabio-jakobsen
    Supports: Date of birth, height, weight, nationality.