Date of Birth: March 1, 1971
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Biography
Tyler Hamilton is a former professional road bicycle racer from the United States. Born on March 1, 1971, in Marblehead, Massachusetts, Hamilton competed professionally between 1995 and 2009. He is known for his remarkable endurance and resilience, often competing through significant injuries. Hamilton began his professional career with the US Postal Service team and later rode for CSC-Tiscali, Phonak, and Rock Racing. Throughout his career, Hamilton achieved numerous victories, including a stage win at the 2003 Tour de France and a gold medal in the men’s individual time trial at the 2004 Summer Olympics. However, his career was marred by doping allegations, and in 2011, he admitted to using performance-enhancing drugs and returned his Olympic gold medal. Post-retirement, Hamilton has been involved in various ventures, including writing a book titled “The Secret Race” which provides a detailed account of his cycling career and the pervasive doping culture in professional cycling. He has also worked in the field of sports coaching and motivational speaking.
5 Interesting Facts about Tyler Hamilton
1. Tyler Hamilton once completed a stage of the Tour de France with a double fracture in his collarbone.
2. He was one of the key witnesses in the investigation that led to the Lance Armstrong doping scandal.
3. Hamilton was diagnosed with clinical depression and has been an advocate for mental health awareness.
4. In 2004, he became the first American to win the Liège–Bastogne–Liège, one of the oldest and most prestigious one-day races.
5. His book “The Secret Race” won the William Hill Sports Book of the Year in 2012.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Tyler Hamilton
1. “Pain is temporary. Quitting lasts forever.”
2. “You have to fight through some bad days to earn the best days of your life.”
3. “Cycling is a sport of honesty, and for many years, I was anything but honest.”
4. “The truth is always the right answer, even when it hurts.”
5. “I want to be remembered not for my mistakes, but for my honesty in admitting them.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At the peak of his career, Tyler Hamilton’s net worth was estimated to be around $10 million.
Children
Tyler Hamilton does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Wikipedia – Tyler Hamilton](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyler_Hamilton
2. [Tyler Hamilton’s Official Website](https://www.tylerhamilton.com
5. [Tyler Hamilton Foundation](https://www.tylerhamiltonfoundation.org
