David George (cyclist)
South African cyclist (born 1976)
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David Harold George (born 23 February 1976 in Cape Town) is a South African cyclist. He cycled on the USPS team 1999-2000, and later for Barloworld. In 2003 he won the South African National Road Race Championships.[1] He also competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics, the 2000 Summer Olympics and the 2008 Summer Olympics.[2]
Born23 February 1976
Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town, South Africa
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight62 kg (137 lb)
DisciplineRoad
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 23 February 1976 Cape Town, South Africa |
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Weight | 62 kg (137 lb) |
| Team information | |
| Discipline | Road |
| Role | Rider |
| Amateur teams | |
| 2010 | City Cycling and Athletic |
| 2011- | 360 Life |
| Professional teams | |
| 1999-2000 | U.S. Postal Service |
| 2001 | Vini Caldirola |
| 2002 | CCC–Polsat |
| 2003-2005 | Barloworld |
| 2006 | Relax–GAM |
| 2008-2009 | Team MTN |
Doping
In 2012, he tested positive for the blood boosting drug EPO by the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport after biological passport anomalies were detected, and admitted his use of EPO.[3] He was later given a two-year ban for his offence and lost his victory in the Cape Pioneer Trek mountain bike race.[4]
Major results
- 1999
- 2nd Overall Giro del Capo
- 2000
- 7th Overall Redlands Bicycle Classic
- 2001
- South African Time Trial Champion
- 2002
- 1st Overall Giro del Capo
- 1st Stage 5 ITT
- 3rd Overall Tour de Langkawi
- 2003
- South African Road Race Champion
- 1st Overall Giro del Capo
- 1st Stage 5 ITT
- 2004
- South African Time Trial Champion
- 1st Overall Giro del Capo
- 2005
- 5th Overall Giro del Trentino
- 2006
- South African Time Trial Champion
- 1st Overall Tour de Langkawi
- 1st Stage 4 Giro del Capo
- 2nd Commonwealth Games Road Race
- 2007
- South African Time Trial Champion
- 3rd Overall Giro del Capo
- 1st Stage 4
- 4th Overall Tour de Langkawi
- 2008
- 5th Overall Giro del Capo
- 1st Stage 5
- 2010
- 1st Overall Giro del Capo
- 1st Stage 4 ITT