Amber Neben

Quick Facts

Full Name	Amber Neben
Occupation	Sport Cyclist
Date Of Birth	Feb 18, 1975(1975-02-18)
Age	49
Birthplace	Irvine
Country	United States
Birth City	California
Horoscope	Aquarius

Amber Neben Biography

Amber Neben is one of the most popular and richest Sport Cyclist who was born on February 18, 1975 in Irvine, California, United States. Amber Leone Neben (born February 18th 1975) is an American racing cyclist who is currently riding for UCI Women’s Continental Team Cogeas Mettler-Look. Neben has won her first UCI the world-wide time trials championship in 2008 and in 2016 in addition to in the U.S. national road race championship in 2003 and in 2017.

Her husband is Jason who is an associate professor in the department of Education in Concordia University Irvine. She was diagnosed with cancer in 2007 and went through an effective treatment program for the melanoma.

Neben raced again in 2004. She was unable to finish first by just eight seconds in the time trial competition to qualify for in the Olympic Games. In the spring of 2005, she took home in the Tour de l’Aude in France. In 2006, she won the race again. She was selected as a member of 2008’s U.S. Olympic team and was 33rd at the road race in Beijing. In 2008 she became her World TT Champion.

Amber Neben Net Worth

Amber Neben is one of the richest Sport Cyclist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Amber Neben 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She initially focused on mountain biking, but her biggest success came in the roads. She was the winner of her race in the Rupert up to Pomerelle section of 2001’s Women’s Challenge race with its long steep climb up until the finish. She was it was the fourth American to be the winner of a stage in the Women’s Challenge since it became an UCI race. Then, she focused on road cycling and was chosen as a member of the team for road’s world championships in 2001 and 2002.

Neben was positive for banned substance 19-Norandrosterone on May 31, 2003, following her victory in her first Coupe du Monde Montreal World Cup race. The results of the test were not verified until the “A” sample and “B” sample were both found to contain 6.9ng/ml which was above the limit of 5ng/ml. Neben filed an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) and was granted an interim suspension that began in July 2003. Neben claimed that the positive test was caused by contamination of supplements. Since she was a part of the T-Mobile Women’s Cycling Team, an organization that is owned by USA Cycling, she enlisted USA Cycling top management as witnesses for her defense. Sean Petty, VP of Marketing of USA Cycling, Gerard Bisceglia the CEO of USA Cycling, Steve Johnson COO and Director of Athletics of USA Cycling, Bob Stapleton Vice Chair for T-Mobile USA all testified on her behalf. In the end, North American CAS ruled in October 2003 that doping occurred , however it was not a deliberate act. Neben was suspended, as part of an unanimity decision for six months beginning with the proviso that began on July 13th the 13th of July, 2003. The decision also stipulated that any competitive results that took place after May 31, 2003 were canceled. Thus, her victory in the Coupe du Monde Montreal on May 31st was canceled however it was not the Elite Women’s Road Race National Title which took place the 22nd of May. She will have to undergo tests for drugs every day for the next 18 months.

Neben made the 2012 U.S. Olympic team for the Women’s road race, along with Kristin Armstrong, Shelley Olds and Evelyn Stevens. In the Women’s time trial she finished 7th.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Amber Neben height 5 ft 4 in Amber weight 50 kg & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Amber Neben Dating?

According to our records, Amber Neben married to Jason. As of December 1, 2023, Amber Neben’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Amber Ranked on the list of most popular Sport Cyclist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Amber Neben celebrates birthday on February 18 of every year.

Top Facts about Amber Neben

1. Amber Neben is an American racing cyclist.
2. She was born on February 18, 1975.
3. Neben has won two UCI Road World Championships (2008, 2016).
4. She also won the silver medal at the 2012 UCI Road World Championships.
5. Neben competed in three Olympic Games (2004, 2008, and 2012).
6. In total, she has won over 70 professional races.
7. Neben is a devout Christian and often speaks about her faith.
8. She holds a Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology from California State University Fullerton.
9. Neben founded the Dare to Be Project to empower women through cycling.
10. As of August 2021, she is still actively competing at age 46.