Robbie McEwen

full name:	Robert McEwen
bio:	He is known as one of the fastest sprinters in the world. Multiple stage winner and three time sprint champion in Le Tour de France.
also known as:	Robbie
born:	June 24th 1972 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
family:	He is married to Angélique Pattyn from Brakel, in Belgium, with who he has a child Ewan (born 2002)
physical:	height: 171 cm (5 ft 7") weight: 67-68 kg
sport:	Cycling
team:	Davitamon-Lotto (Belgium)
event:	road racing (sprinter)
achievements:	Including 2006 Tour de France, winner of 11 stages. Winner of the Tour de France Green Jersey three times (in 2002, 2004, 2006) Named Australia's Road Racer of the year in 1999 and 2002. 2002 Australian Cyclist of the Year 2005 Australian Cyclist of the Year 2005 Australian Male Road Cyclist of the Year
what you may not know:	Australian Junior Champion in BMX Started competitive cycling at 18 years of age (1990) First Australian team - 1994 National Road Team Turned pro in 1996 Signed his first professional contract with Holland's Rabobank in 1996 Bike frame: 54 Personal sponsors Sidi and Oakley Favorite pastimes include playing golf and surfing. Favorite music varies from the Red Hot Chili Peppers to a whole range of hip-hop and R & B. Also speaks Flemish and French

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