Christian

Vande Velde

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

• 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.