Olympic gold medallist ‘has credit card stolen by POSTMAN to fund gambling addiction’
Olympic gold medallist ‘has credit card stolen by POSTMAN to fund gambling addiction’
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CYCLING star Remco Evenepoel's 2025 season has got off to the worst possible start after his POSTMAN allegedly stole his credit card. Evenepoel, 25, won gold in both the Men's Time Trial and the Men's Road Race at the Paris 2024 Olympics, but has had nothing but hassle ever since.
![[Remco Evenepoel holding two gold medals.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/belgiums-remco-evenepoel-two-gold-922235139_f6f364.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
In early December he was severely injured after a postman opened his vehicle door on the Belgian star during a training ride. He suffered a number of fractures, a dislocated collarbone and bruised lungs, with the injuries set to keep him out until at least April.
![[Remco Evenepoel holding two gold medals.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/gold-medalist-winner-remco-evenepoel-922214650.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
To make matters worse, he's now had further issues with another postman. According to report in Belgian newspaper De Telegraaf, Evenepoel recently had his credit card stolen by a local postie. The report claims several people, including Evenepoel, had credit cards and details stolen in the Belgian city of Anderlecht.
![[Remco Evenepoel cycling in the Tour de France.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/belgiums-remco-evenepoel-wearing-best-918449958.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
Evenepoel is believed to have had €9000 (£7,550) withdrawn from a company account, of which the cyclist was a shareholder. The postman allegedly stole a total of €20,000 (£16,779) to fund his gambling addiction, and later disposed of the credit cards.
He is due in court at the end of February, with a prison term among the possible sentences. Evenepoel, meanwhile, confirmed his plans for the upcoming season earlier this month - under the assumption his rehab schedule goes to plan. He hopes to make is comeback at the Brabantse Pijl, one of the 'Spring Classics' that signal the end of the off-season and a return to brutal one-day racing here in Europe.
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