Thomas Frischknecht
- January 9, 2024
- Cyclo-cross Cyclist
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Thomas Frischknecht |
| Occupation | Cyclo-Cross Cyclist |
| Date Of Birth | Feb 17, 1970(1970-02-17) |
| Age | 54 |
| Birthplace | Feldbach |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Birth City | Canton of Zürich |
| Horoscope | Aquarius |
Thomas Frischknecht Biography
| Name | Thomas Frischknecht |
| Birthday | Feb 17 |
| Birth Year | 1970 |
| Place Of Birth | Feldbach |
| Home Town | Canton of Zürich |
| Birth Country | Switzerland |
| Birth Sign | Aquarius |
| Parents | Peter Frischknecht |
| Children(s) | Andri Frischknecht |
Thomas Frischknecht is one of the most popular and richest Cyclo-Cross Cyclist who was born on February 17, 1970 in Feldbach, Canton of Zürich, Switzerland. Thomas Frischknecht (born 17 February 1970 in Feldbach, Switzerland) is an ex- Swiss mountain biker and cyclo-cross racer. He’s often referred to as Europe’s Older Statesman in mountain bike racing due to his long time at the top in the field. Since 1990, he has been a professional. he topped the Mountain Bike World Championship podium for the first time in 1996, and the most recent time in 2004.
Frischknecht also competes in cyclocross and has won the Amateur World Champion title, was Vice World Champion in 1997 and is a three-time Swiss Champion.
In 1996, he finished second in the International Cross-Country Mountain Bicycle Championships. However, when Chiotti from France’s Jerome Chiotti confessed having used EPO in the race he won the title and he was awarded an award from Chiotti. It was presented as a kind gesture in a non-official ceremony.
Thomas Frischknecht Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Cyclo-Cross Cyclist |
| House | Living in own house. |
Thomas Frischknecht is one of the richest Cyclo-Cross Cyclist from Switzerland. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Thomas Frischknecht 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Thomas first went to America in the year 1990 to take on the new sport that was mountain bike racing. Thomas became close to Tom Ritchey, a major bicycle component manufacturer, who gave him assistance, and later was a mentor and good friend. Ritchey has been his sponsor ever since. Other sponsors of note include Swisspower which is an electrical utility group, as well as Scott bicycles.
He was awarded an Olympic Silver medal the year 1996. On the next day, he participated in the road race for men using an Ritchey cycle because his fellow Swiss teammate Tony Rominger fell ill. He was at the top of the bunch.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Weight | 69 kg |
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Who is Thomas Frischknecht Dating?
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Facts & Trivia
Thomas Ranked on the list of most popular Cyclo-Cross Cyclist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Switzerland. Thomas Frischknecht celebrates birthday on February 17 of every year.
Top Facts about Thomas Frischknecht
- Thomas Frischknecht is a retired Swiss professional cyclist.
- He was born on April 30, 1970 in Baden, Switzerland.
- Frischknecht won the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships twice.
- He also won the overall UCI Mountain Bike World Cup twice.
- Frischknecht competed in four Olympic Games for Switzerland.
- He won a silver medal at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics in mountain biking.
- Frischknecht was known for his technical skills and endurance on tough courses.
- He retired from professional cycling in 2009 after a successful career.
- Frischknecht now works as a coach and mentor to young cyclists.
- His legacy continues to inspire generations of Swiss cyclists today.