Levi Leipheimer
Professional cyclist with Tour de France wins
Born
October 24th, 1973
51 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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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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