Miguel Martinez (cyclist)

Miguel Martinez (born 17 January 1976 in Fourchambault, Nièvre) is a French road cyclist and cross-country mountain biker, who most recently rode for UCI Continental team Amore & Vita–Prodir.^[2] He won the gold medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia after having finished in third place in the inaugural event at the 1996 Summer Olympics.^[3] He also rode in the 2002 Tour de France, finishing 44th. His brother Yannick, father Mariano and uncle Martin were also professional cyclists. He is also the father of racing cyclist Lenny Martinez.^[1]

FullnameMiguel Martinez

NicknameLittle Mig^[1]

Born (1976-01-17) 17 January 1976 (age 50)
Fourchambault, France

Height1.64 m (5 ft 5 in)

Quick facts Personal information, Full name ...

Miguel Martinez

Personal information
Full name	Miguel Martinez
Nickname	Little Mig[1]
Born	(1976-01-17) 17 January 1976 (age 50) Fourchambault, France
Height	1.64 m (5 ft 5 in)
Weight	50 kg (110 lb)
Team information
Disciplines	Road Mountain bike racing Cyclo-cross
Role	Rider
Rider type	Cross-country cycling
Amateur teams
2013	Montrichard Cyclisme 41
2015–2018	Montrichard Cyclisme 41
2017–2018	Team Tropix Factory Racing (MTB)
2019	Team Future Vélo powered by Panasonic ASF
2020	Montrichard Val de Cher Cyclisme
Professional teams
2002	Mapei–Quick-Step
2003	Phonak
2005	Commencal–Oxbow
2006	Maxxis–MSC
2008	Amore & Vita–McDonald's
2014	Tropix–FRM
2020	Amore & Vita–Prodir
Major wins
Mountain bike Olympic Games XC (2000) World XC Championships (2000) XC World Cup (1997, 2000) 10 individual wins (1996, 1997, 1999–2001)
Medal record Men's mountain bike racing Representing  France Olympic Games 2000 Sydney Cross-country 1996 Atlanta Cross-country World Championships 2000 Sierra Nevada Cross-country 1995 Kirchzarten Cross-country 1999 Åre Cross-country

Close