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Herve Dagorne

The latest news and top stories on Herve Dagorne. A French former Olympic cyclist who competed in the 1988 and 1992 Games, he brings extensive experience to his coaching roles. Previously a coach for the French and Kazakhstan national cycling teams, he notably guided Bryan Coquard to an Olympic silver medal in 2012. Since joining the Hong Kong cycling setup, initially as a Sports Director and now as head coach, he has focused on developing young talent and fostering a global cycling culture. His responsibilities include strategic team management and preparing athletes for major competitions, aiming for strong performances at events like the National Games.

Ceci Lee celebrates her bronze medal with omnium winner Anita Stenberg (centre) and runner-up Tsuyaka Uchino (left). Photo: CAHKC

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Hong Kong cycling star Ceci Lee claims second World Cup medal in Australia

The 24-year-old adds omnium bronze to third from elimination race; Anita Stenberg of Norway wins gold with Japan’s Tsuyaka Uchino second.

9 Mar 2026 - 11:00AM

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Hong Kong cyclists make flying World Cup start as Ceci Lee claims landmark medal

7 Mar 2026 - 9:54AM

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Hong Kong cyclist Charles Ng aiming high after making ‘new start’ in golden 2025

4 Mar 2026 - 12:00PM

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Cycling coach says professor role will not compromise Hong Kong’s hunt for glory

Herve Dagorne says he is honoured to take new university post, but success for city squad is Frenchman’s overwhelming priority.

28 Feb 2026 - 9:00PM

Herve Dagorne is aiming for more Hong Kong glory after helping Ceci Lee claim three National Games golds. Photo: Karma Lo

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Hong Kong cycling head coach Dagorne plans legacy goals after signing new deal

Frenchman wants to create booming city cycling department, raises doubts over future of sprint coach.

13 Feb 2026 - 8:00PM

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Hong Kong cycling star Chloe Leung’s ‘mental gains’ spark Olympic Games belief

Increasingly consistent 29-year-old aiming for world tour recognition following Asian Championships golden breakthrough.

12 Feb 2026 - 8:00AM

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Hong Kong cyclists ‘not proud of themselves’ after missed medal opportunity

City squad finish Asian Road Cycling Championships women’s road race empty-handed after missing pivotal breakaway.

8 Feb 2026 - 11:56PM

From left, Boey Leung, Ceci Lee and Kwan Tsz-kwan cooling down after the women’s road race at the Asian Road Cycling Championships in Saudi Arabia on Sunday. Photo: Handout

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Hong Kong claim ‘incredible, beautiful’ gold at Asian Road Cycling Championships

City team beat favourites Kazakhstan to claim victory in mixed relay time trial for first continental title since 2018.

7 Feb 2026 - 11:31PM

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Hong Kong’s Chloe Leung narrowly pipped to Asian cycling gold in Saudi Arabia

The 29-year-old is beaten to top honours by Kazakhstan’s Rinata Sultanova but city squad already on course for two-medal target.

5 Feb 2026 - 9:04PM

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Hong Kong pin Asian cycling medal hopes on Lee, as coach waits for contract news

Ceci Lee will lead city’s challenge at Asian Road Cycling Championships in Saudi Arabia. Head coach Herve Dagorne’s contract close to ending.

2 Feb 2026 - 8:00AM

Herve Dagorne (left) talks to star rider Ceci Lee during training at the Hong Kong Velodrome. Photo: Karma Lo

Courageous Hongkonger Chloe Leung ignores illness for Asean track cycling medals

National Games gold medallist banks silver and bronze in Malaysia, as head coach introduces teenagers to senior competition.

9 Jan 2026 - 1:39AM

Herve Dagorne

Hong Kong cycling star Ceci Lee claims second World Cup medal in Australia

The 24-year-old adds omnium bronze to third from elimination race; Anita Stenberg of Norway wins gold with Japan’s Tsuyaka Uchino second.

Hong Kong cyclists make flying World Cup start as Ceci Lee claims landmark medal

Hong Kong cyclist Charles Ng aiming high after making ‘new start’ in golden 2025

Cycling coach says professor role will not compromise Hong Kong’s hunt for glory

Herve Dagorne says he is honoured to take new university post, but success for city squad is Frenchman’s overwhelming priority.

Hong Kong cycling head coach Dagorne plans legacy goals after signing new deal

Frenchman wants to create booming city cycling department, raises doubts over future of sprint coach.

Hong Kong cycling star Chloe Leung’s ‘mental gains’ spark Olympic Games belief

Increasingly consistent 29-year-old aiming for world tour recognition following Asian Championships golden breakthrough.

Hong Kong cyclists ‘not proud of themselves’ after missed medal opportunity

City squad finish Asian Road Cycling Championships women’s road race empty-handed after missing pivotal breakaway.

Hong Kong claim ‘incredible, beautiful’ gold at Asian Road Cycling Championships

City team beat favourites Kazakhstan to claim victory in mixed relay time trial for first continental title since 2018.

Hong Kong’s Chloe Leung narrowly pipped to Asian cycling gold in Saudi Arabia

The 29-year-old is beaten to top honours by Kazakhstan’s Rinata Sultanova but city squad already on course for two-medal target.

Hong Kong pin Asian cycling medal hopes on Lee, as coach waits for contract news

Ceci Lee will lead city’s challenge at Asian Road Cycling Championships in Saudi Arabia. Head coach Herve Dagorne’s contract close to ending.

Courageous Hongkonger Chloe Leung ignores illness for Asean track cycling medals

National Games gold medallist banks silver and bronze in Malaysia, as head coach introduces teenagers to senior competition.

Diary of a champion: Ceci Lee eyeing Asian Games, knows she must work harder

Three-gold National Games cyclist says she has learned there is much room for improvement, and that ‘I need to trust and believe in myself’.

Golden haul has Ceci Lee ready to take on world, but only after ‘eating a lot’

Cyclist joins ranks of city’s elite after becoming first Hong Kong athlete to win three golds in one edition of the National Games.

Historic third gold makes Ceci Lee undisputed queen of Hong Kong cycling

Lee takes omnium crown in front of packed crowd at city’s Velodrome, moments after Siobhan Haughey wins two bronze in five minutes.

Haughey’s crazy 5 minutes, Ceci Lee’s omnium – what to watch at National Games

Coleman Wong plays singles and doubles in Zhuhai, while Hong Kong’s fencers continue at Kai Tak.

Ng waiting for Hong Kong’s next generation of track stars to ease burden of pursuit

Ng Pak-hang says promising youngsters will mean city can have track and road specialists, rather than team doing both roles.

Excitement builds as Hong Kong embraces pivotal National Games role

The National Games will officially open in Guangzhou on Sunday, but Hong Kong is already well into its stride as a co-host.

Lau ‘feeling good’ for road race medal push despite crashing in time trial

Vincent Lau says wipe out cost him chance of podium spot in Zhuhai, but now ready to focus on 231.8km dash for gold.

Meet the Frenchman tending to Hong Kong’s marine life and cycling ecosystem

‘This is not a job, it’s a passion, an investment and an honour,’ city’s head coach Herve Dagorne says ahead of National Games.

Dagorne rebuilds Hong Kong cycling from the ground up after medal era ends

With stars like Sarah Lee Wai-sze retired, the head coach is nurturing a fearless new generation for the city’s next podium push at major Games.

Diary of a champion: KOLs, cheesecake and beating the men in training races

Hong Kong cyclist Ceci Lee is in Australia with her teammates preparing for the National Games. Here she talks about food as fuel and reward.

Hong Kong cycling’s secret weapon in Ceci Lee’s National Games golden quest

Head coach Herve Dagorne set to lean on the experience and intelligence of Yang Qianyu, as city team plot sprint finale.

Diary of a champion: Ceci Lee on travel, training, defending National Games gold

One of Hong Kong’s best medal hopes for the 15th National Games, Ceci Lee talks about not being able to sneak up on her rivals this time.

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Ceci Lee has come from positions of weakness again and again to become one of the city’s strongest medal hopes next month.

National Games: the cyclists tasked with continuing Hong Kong’s proud record

Ceci Lee will lead the charge at Hong Kong Velodrome in the city’s most successful Games sport.

Lee lights National Games flame as excitement builds for sporting extravaganza

Chief Executive John Lee takes part in a ceremony in Guangzhou as clock ticks down to start of multi-sport event.

Hong Kong National Games medal hope attracts interest after world-class effort

Durable Chloe Leung Wing-yee, a key figure for powerful city team in Games road race, capturing attention after World Championships display.

Hong Kong chosen to host cycling World Cups, in boost for young talent

Velodrome in Tseung Kwan O to welcome world-class competition in 2026 and 2027, as coach hails ‘double great news’.

Profile | National Games could see a new Lee crowned ‘Queen of Hong Kong cycling’