Greg LeMond

Quick Facts

Full Name	Greg LeMond
Occupation	Cyclist
Date Of Birth	Jun 26, 1961(1961-06-26)
Age	63
Birthplace	Lakewood
Country	United States
Birth City	California
Horoscope	Gemini

Greg LeMond Biography

Greg LeMond is one of the most popular and richest Cyclist who was born on June 26, 1961 in Lakewood, California, United States. He became the very first American bicyclist to take home his first Tour de France in 1986. He was the first to pioneer a variety of methods and changes throughout his time in the sport, including the introduction the aerodynamic handlebars for triathlon.

Both He and Lance Armstrong are two of the most well-known American cyclists. are two of the most famous American cyclists.

Gregory James “Greg” LeMond (born June 26, 1961) is an American former professional road racing cyclist, entrepreneur, and anti-doping advocate. A two-time winner of the Road Race World Championship (1983 and 1989) and a three-time winner of the Tour de France (1986, 1989, and 1990), LeMond is considered by many to be the greatest American cyclist of all time.

LeMond’s introduction to cycling came in 1975 thanks to freestyle skiing pioneer Wayne Wong, who recommended the bike as an ideal off-season training aid. LeMond started competing in 1976, and after dominating the Intermediate category (13–15) and winning the first 11 races he entered, he received permission to ride against older, more seasoned competitors in the Junior (16–19) category.

He had three children, Geoffrey, Scott, and Simone along alongside his spouse Kathy.

Greg LeMond Net Worth

Greg LeMond is one of the richest Cyclist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Greg LeMond 's net worth $40 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

The US boycott during the 1980 Olympics kept him from participating during the Olympics.

He was the third cyclist to take home the Tour de France 3 times with two of those wins came following an unfortunate hunting accident.

LeMond did not apologize. The U.S. team was not as set up as the European teams, and did not have an independent race to determine the national champion. Instead, the highest finisher at the World’s was considered the national champion. LeMond had argued for the team to compete as the European teams did, but team management and Boyer voted against him. Thus, unlike the other teams at the world championship, the US riders were competing against each other. Aged 21, LeMond was the first American pro to win a medal at the World’s since Frank Kramer took silver in 1912. Said LeMond: “I’m racing for Renault and I’m racing for myself. It’s a business and it’s my living. To me, that second place was almost as good as winning, especially at my age.”

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Greg LeMond height 5 ft 10 in Greg weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Greg LeMond Dating?

According to our records, Greg LeMond married to Kathy LeMond. As of December 1, 2023, Greg LeMond’s is not dating anyone.

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Two weeks later, on September 20, 1982, LeMond won the mountainous 12-day, 837-mile (1,347 km) Tour de l’Avenir by a world-record 10 minutes, 18 seconds. The victory, and the time advantage LeMond held at the end, stunned Europe and provided broad confirmation that LeMond was indeed fuoriclasse.

Facts & Trivia

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Fignon had won the Tour twice before, in 1983 and 1984, and was a very capable time trialist. It seemed improbable that LeMond could take 50 seconds off Fignon over the short course. This would require LeMond to gain two seconds per kilometer against one of the fastest chrono-specialists in the world. LeMond had done wind tunnel testing in the off season and perfected his riding position. He rode the time trial with a rear disc wheel, a cut-down Giro aero helmet and the same Scott clip-on aero bars which had helped him to the Stage 5 time trial win. Holding his time trialing position LeMond was able to generate less aerodynamic drag than Fignon, who used a pair of disc wheels but chose to go helmetless and did not use the aero bars that are now commonplace in time trials. Instructing his support car not to give him his split times, LeMond rode flat-out and finished at a record pace to beat Fignon by 8 seconds and claim his second Tour de France victory. As LeMond embraced his wife and rejoiced on the Champs-Élysées, Fignon collapsed onto the tarmac, then sat in shock and wept.

How did Greg LeMond get shot?

LeMond was hunting on a ranch owned by Louis Barber and LeMond’s father, Bob, about 28 miles northeast of Sacramento. The cyclist was hunting with his brother-in-law, Patrick Blades, and uncle, Rodney Barber, the son of the ranch owner. Blades fired a shotgun at a turkey and hit LeMond, who collapsed.

When did Greg LeMond get shot?

In 1987 LeMond was shot and nearly killed in a hunting accident. Although emergency surgery removed buckshot from his liver, kidneys, and intestines, two pellets remained in his heart lining and nearly 30 in his back and legs. After an abortive comeback in 1988, he regained top form for the 1989 Tour de France.

Why did Greg LeMond retire?

The topic is close to LeMond’s heart, as he was forced to retire early because his own mitochondria was (and still is) being poisoned by 35 lead pellets that were embedded in his heart lining and liver during a 1987 hunting accident.

Is LeMond owned by Trek?

Trek Bicycle Corporation began its business relationship with LeMond in 1995 and, since then, has produced the LeMond Racing Cycles brand of road bikes. In 1999, the LeMond line was one of the fastest growing road bike brands and one of the top five largest road bike brands in the United States.

Who is the best cyclist in the world?

RankRiderPoints
1| Tadej Pogačar| 4946
2| Remco Evenepoel| 4767.5
3| Wout van Aert| 4565
4| Jonas Vingegaard| 3088