Antonio Cruz (cyclist)

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Antonio Cruz
Tony Cruz - Tour Of California Prologue 2008.jpg
Cruz in the Prologue of the 2008 Tour of California
Personal information
Full nameAntonio Cruz
Born (1971-10-31) October 31, 1971 (age 53)
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Team information
Current teamRetired
DisciplineRoad
RoleRider
Professional teams
2001Saturn
20022005 U.S. Postal Service
2006 Toyota–United
2007 Discovery Channel
20082009 BMC Racing Team

Antonio "Tony" Cruz (born October 31, 1971) is an American former professional road bicycle racer from the United States, who last rode for BMC Racing Team. In 1999 Cruz was the USPRO National Criterium Champion, and became professional. In 2000 he finished 3rd at the USPRO National Championships Criterium in Downer’s Grove, Illinois.

Contents

In 2004 and 2006 Tony Cruz won the Tour de Nez. He also finished fourth on stage 16 of the 2004 Vuelta a España. He is of Mexican American descent. [1]

Major results

1999
1st Flag of the United States.svg United States National Criterium Championships
2000
1st 1 stage, Solano Bicycle Race
1st U.S. Olympic Road Race Trials, Member U.S. Olympic Road Team
2001
1st 1 stage, Tour de Langkawi
2004
1st Tour de Nez
1st 1 stage, Tour de l'Ain
2005
1st Tour de Nez
2006
1st Tour de Nez

References

  1. "In high gear now". February 16, 2007.