C VandeVelde
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Christian Vande Velde

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    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.
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