Levi Leipheimer Professional road racer, 2008 Olympic participant Date of Birth: 24.10.1973 Country: USA

1. Biography of Levi Leipheimer
2. Early Life and Career
3. Success at Vuelta a Espana
4. Olympic Achievement and Victory in Deutschland Tour
5. Tour de California and Career Resurgence
6. Continued Success and Astana

Biography of Levi Leipheimer

Levi Leipheimer is a professional road cyclist and a participant in the 2008 Olympics. He is currently a member of the UCI ProTeam Team Astana. Leipheimer was born on October 24, 1973, in Butte, Montana.

Early Life and Career

At the age of twelve, Leipheimer initially pursued skiing and achieved considerable success in the sport. However, his interest shifted to cycling in 1987, and he began actively participating in various cycling competitions ten years later. In 1999, he won the U.S. National Time Trial Championships and received an offer to join the U.S. Postal Service cycling team.

Success at Vuelta a Espana

From 2001 to 2003, Leipheimer participated in the Vuelta a Espana, where he excelled in the Individual Time Trial races. Following his performances, he was offered to lead the Dutch team Rabobank. Leipheimer accepted the offer and made his debut in the Tour de France in his first season with Rabobank.

Olympic Achievement and Victory in Deutschland Tour

In 2004, Leipheimer's career reached new heights when he was selected to represent the United States in the Olympic Games. He was delighted and gave his all in the competition. On August 23, 2005, he achieved a significant victory in the Deutschland Tour, showcasing his exceptional leadership during the challenging ascent of Rettenbachferner.

Tour de California and Career Resurgence

In 2006, Leipheimer started the year on a high note by winning the Tour of California as the crowd cheered him on. He then took a brief break to focus on his studies and spend time with his family. After the hiatus, Leipheimer returned to the track with renewed vigor, participating in multiple competitions and consistently demonstrating his sporting prowess.

Continued Success and Astana

In 2007, Leipheimer led another successful Tour of California and competed in the Tour de France. In 2008, he joined the Astana team, which was initially scheduled to participate in the winter edition of the Tour de France. However, due to a doping scandal, Astana was removed from the list of participants. Fortunately, Leipheimer was allowed to race by the Amaury Sports Organization.