Olympian
Christian Vande Velde
Athlete Bio
Education
Lemont High School
NAME: Christian Vande Velde
SPORT: Cycling
EVENT: Road
BIRTHDATE: May 22, 1976
BIRTHPLACE: Hinsdale, Ill.
HOMETOWN: Lemont, Ill.
SCHOOL: Lemont High School
OLYMPIC EXPERIENCE: 2000, 2008
OLYMPIC MEDALS: N/A
SOCIAL SITES: Facebook
PERSONAL NOTES: N/A
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
- In 1999, Christian wore the white jersey in the Tour de France as the Best Young Rider. Along with George Hincapie in 1998, he's only the second American in history to claim that distinction.
- Christian's sister, Marisa, was also a competitive track cyclist and was an Olympic hopeful for the 2000 Olympic Games.