Taylor Phinney

American cyclist Taylor Phinney was selected to compete with the U.S. Olympic cycling team in the individual pursuit track cycling event at the 2008 Summer Olympics.USA Cycling: USA Cycling announces 2008 U.S. Olympic Team (July 1, 2008) Phinney qualified for the semifinals, where he was defeated, eliminating him from the medal round.

Phinney was inspired to begin cycling by his father, Davis Phinney. He accompanied his father to the Tour de France in 2005, and after watching the race and meeting competitors such as Lance Armstrong, he decided he wanted to compete in cycling. Phinney entered the U.S. National Cycling Championships in 2007. In his first ever competition, he won first place in track cycling. Phinney went on to win a gold medal at the World Cup of Cycling in 2008.NBC Olympics: Taylor Phinney

• 2004-08: Boulder High SchoolNBC Olympics: Taylor Phinney
• 2007: U.S. National Cycling Championships, first place track cyclingNBC Olympics: Taylor Phinney
• 2008: World Cup of Cycling, first place track cyclingNBC Olympics: Taylor Phinney
• 2008: Summer OlympicsUSA Cycling: USA Cycling announces 2008 U.S. Olympic Team (July 1, 2008)

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  • Height: 6'4"
  • Weight: 180 lbs