Anthony Charteau facts for kids
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Charteau at the 2012 Critérium du Dauphiné
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| Full name | Anthony Charteau | ||
| Born | 4 June 1979 Nantes, France |
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| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Weight | 67 kg (148 lb) | ||
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| Current team | Retired | ||
| Discipline | Road | ||
| Role | Rider | ||
| Rider type | Break away specialists/Climber | ||
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Anthony Charteau was a professional road bicycle racer from France. He was born on June 4, 1979, in Nantes. He raced professionally from 2001 until he retired in 2013.
Anthony Charteau was known as a strong climber and a "breakaway specialist." This means he was good at riding ahead of the main group of cyclists. His biggest win was in the 2010 Tour de France, where he won the Mountains classification. This is a special prize for the best climber in the race. He also won the La Tropicale Amissa Bongo race in Gabon three times in a row, from 2010 to 2012.
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Anthony Charteau's Career Highlights
Anthony Charteau had a successful career with several important wins. Here are some of his main achievements:
Winning the Tour de France Mountains Jersey
In the 2010 Tour de France, Anthony Charteau wore the famous polka dot jersey. This jersey is given to the rider who earns the most points by being the first to reach the top of designated climbs. It was a huge achievement for him and a highlight of his career.
Success in Stage Races
Anthony Charteau also showed his strength in several stage races, which are races that take place over several days.
- In 2007, he won the overall title at the Tour de Langkawi. He also won one of the stages in that race.
- He was very successful at the La Tropicale Amissa Bongo race. He won the overall title three times in a row, in 2010, 2011, and 2012. He also won a stage in the 2010 edition and another stage in the 2011 Route du Sud race.
Other Notable Results
Throughout his career, Anthony Charteau also achieved many other good results:
- In 2005, he won a stage in the 2005 Volta a Catalunya race.
- In 2006, he won the Polynormande race.
- He often finished in the top few places in other races like the Classic Loire Atlantique, Paris–Camembert, and Tour du Finistère.
Anthony Charteau retired from professional cycling at the end of the 2013 season. He had spent thirteen years competing at the highest level of the sport.
Images for kids
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Anthony Charteau at the 2012 Critérium du Dauphiné
See also
In Spanish: Anthony Charteau para niños
