Levi Leipheimer

Professional cyclist with Tour de France wins

Levi Leipheimer - Athletes & Sports Figures born October 24th, 1973
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Competed in professional cycling, primarily during the 2000s. Achieved success in various stage races, including multiple podium finishes in the Tour de France. Won the overall title at the 2007 USA National Road Race Championships. Represented teams such as Discovery Channel, Gerolsteiner, and Omega Pharma-Quick-Step. Retired from professional cycling in 2012.

Three-time winner of the Time Trial National Championships

Podium finishes at the Tour de France in 2007 and 2008

Overall victory at the 2007 Amgen Tour of California

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