Guy Niv
Israeli cyclist
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Guy Niv (Hebrew: גיא ניב; born 8 March 1994 in Misgav) is an Israeli former cyclist, who competed as a professional for UCI WorldTeam Israel–Premier Tech from 2018 to 2022.[3] In 2019, he completed the Giro d'Italia, finishing in 113th place.[4] In August 2020, he became the first Israeli national to race in the Tour de France.[5][6]
Niv at 2018 Giro d'Italia | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Guy Niv |
| Born | 8 March 1994 Misgav, Israel |
| Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) |
| Weight | 58 kg (128 lb) |
| Team information | |
| Discipline | Road |
| Role | Rider |
| Amateur teams | |
| 2016 | Dynamo Palmira–Weltour |
| 2017 | Cycling Academy Development |
| 2017 | Israel Cycling Academy (stagiaire) |
| Professional team | |
| 2018–2022 | Israel Cycling Academy[1][2] |
| Major wins | |
| Single-day races and Classics | |
In September 2022, he announced his retirement from the sport, citing a loss of motivation and desire to compete.[7]
Major results
- 2019
- National Road Championships
- 1st
Time trial - 3rd Road race
- 1st
- 6th Overall Tour de Taiwan
- 7th Overall GP Beiras e Serra da Estrela
- 2020
- 2nd Time trial, National Road Championships
- 2021
- 1st Stage 1b (TTT) Settimana Internazionale di Coppi e Bartali
Grand Tour general classification results timeline
| Grand Tour | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Giro d'Italia |
DNF | 113 | — | 74 | — |
 Tour de France |
— | — | 139 | — | 77 |
 Vuelta a España |
— | — | — | 93 | — |
| — | Did not compete |
|---|---|
| DNF | Did not finish |
