Cadel Evans has married his long-term partner Stefania Zandonella in a lavish destination wedding.
The former world cycling champion and his beautiful girlfriend Stefania confirmed the news of their union in a romantic post shared on Instagram on Wednesday.
The couple exchanged vows on June 1 in a secret beachside ceremony in Mauritius and surprised their fans with the news of their wedding almost three weeks later.
Cadel, widely regarded as one of Australia’s greatest athletes, brought on the PDA with his girlfriend as they shared a kiss while standing on a seaside platform.
Italian skier Stefania looked every inch the blushing bride in a beautiful strapless white dress embellished with lace details and featuring a backless design.
Cadel Evans has married his long-term partner Stefania Zandonella in a lavish ceremony abroad in Mauritius.
The former world cycling champion and his beautiful girlfriend Stefania confirmed the news of their union in a romantic post shared on Instagram on Wednesday.
Her train cascaded over the platform as she styled a ponytail into her curly brunette locks to complete her gorgeous bridal look.
Cadel cut a smooth figure in a light blue suit and white shirt and went barefoot as he kissed Stefania after exchanging vows at the picturesque venue.
Next to the image confirming their union, Stefania simply wrote: “Mr. and Mrs. Evans 01.06.2024.”
The couple’s wedding came just weeks after they celebrated their ninth anniversary together in May, and Stefania paid tribute to Cadel on Instagram at the time.
They jetted off to Gabriel Island in Mauritius for a sun-soaked getaway and shared snaps from the trip on Instagram earlier this month, but remained silent about their union.
The couple tied the knot on June 1 in a secret ceremony in Mauritius and surprised fans with the news almost three weeks later (Stefania is pictured with her brother at the ceremony).
They shared photos of themselves smiling while sightseeing and enjoying a boat trip, before finally sharing the happy news of their wedding with the world.
Tour de France winner Cadel found love with Stefania in late 2015, after he called off his 10-year marriage to ex-wife Chiara Passerini.
At the beginning of 2015, the athlete had confirmed that he and Chiara had separated, but that they remained on good terms.
She told how they broke up “some time ago” due to her demanding career, which reportedly put a strain on their relationship.
They jetted off to Gabriel Island in Mauritius for a sun-soaked getaway and shared snaps from the trip on Instagram earlier this month, but remained silent about their union.
The couple’s wedding came just weeks after they celebrated their ninth anniversary together in May, and Stefania paid tribute to Cadel on Instagram at the time.
‘We remain good friends and are in regular contact. “As parents, and in the interest of our family, we ask that people respect our privacy,” he told the publication at the time.
The exes share a son, Robel, 12, whom they adopted in Ethiopia in 2012 when he was six months old after struggling to conceive.
Cadel, a four-time Olympian, also shares two sons, Aidan, five, and Blake, three, with his new wife and ski instructor Stefania.
Cadel and Stefania usually split their time between Switzerland and Barwon Heads, but are said to be considering a permanent return to Australia.
Cadel, a four-time Olympian, also shares two sons, Aidan, five, and Blake, three, with his new wife and ski instructor Stefania.
Cadel retired from cycling in February 2015 after completing a race named after him, saying it gave him time to “enjoy life more.”
“Retirement is fantastic… I have time to appreciate things more and enjoy life more,” he told the Sydney Morning Herald.
Cadel was the first Australian and third non-European to win the Tour de France in 2011, in what remains one of Australia’s greatest sporting achievements.
Tour de France winner Cadel found love with Stefania in late 2015, after he called off his 10-year marriage to ex-wife Chiara Passerini. The exes share a son, Robel, 12.
Cadel was the first Australian and third non-European to win the Tour de France in 2011, in what remains one of Australia’s greatest sporting achievements.
At the age of 34, he was also the Tour’s oldest winner in 88 years, after Henri Pelissier finished on top in 1923.
He began his career as a cross-country cyclist, finishing ninth in a mountain bike race in Atlanta in 1996 before competing at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
Cadel then turned to road racing, winning the Tours of Australia in 2001 and 2004, as well as the 2006 Romandie.
He then also competed in two more Olympic Games, Beijing in 2008 and London in 2012, and is considered one of Australia’s greatest athletes.