Overview
- The 28-year-old was chosen at the national Sportgala on Papendal ahead of nominees Mathieu van der Poel and Jenning de Boo.
- His 2025 campaign featured four golds at the Track Cycling World Championships in Chile, a haul he said he did not foresee.
- Wheelchair tennis player Niels Vink was named Parasportman of the Year after singles wins at Wimbledon and the US Open and doubles titles at Roland Garros, Wimbledon and the US Open with Guys Sasson.
- Speed skating great Ireen Wüst received the Fanny Blankers-Koen career award during the ceremony.
- Lavreysen said he plans no hometown celebration until after LA and set a goal to reclaim the 200‑metre world record, as the win marked a third straight Brabant recipient.