Chris Froome
Professional road racing cyclist; Tour de France winner
Born
May 20th, 1985
40 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United Kingdom
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A professional road racing cyclist born in 1985, achieved significant success in the sport of cycling. Primarily rides for the UCI WorldTeam Ineos Grenadiers. Reached major prominence in the early 2010s and won the prestigious Tour de France four times, with victories in 2013, 2015, 2016, and 2017. Known for distinctive climbing ability and strategic race tactics, contributed to the team’s success in various international competitions. Also claimed victory in the 2011 Vuelta a España and the 2014 Giro d'Italia, becoming one of seven riders to have won all three Grand Tours.
Won the Tour de France four times
Triumphed in the 2011 Vuelta a España
Secured victory in the 2014 Giro d'Italia
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