David Cañada facts for kids
Cañada racing in the 2007 Tour de Romandie
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| Full name | David Cañada Gracia | ||
| Born | 11 March 1975 Zaragoza, Spain |
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| Died | 28 May 2016 (aged 41) | ||
| Height | 1.76 m | ||
| Weight | 65 kg | ||
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| Current team | Retired | ||
| Discipline | Road | ||
| Role | Rider | ||
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David Cañada Gracia (born March 11, 1975 – died May 28, 2016) was a Spanish professional road racing cyclist. He was known for his strong performances in stage races. David competed in many important cycling events during his career.
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Early Life and Career
David Cañada was born in Zaragoza, Spain. He started his professional cycling career in 1996. He quickly became known as a talented rider. He raced for several teams throughout his career. These included ONCE, Mapei, Quick Step, and Saunier Duval-Prodir.
Major Achievements
David Cañada had some great wins during his time as a cyclist. His biggest achievement was winning the Volta a Catalunya in 2006. This is a very important cycling race in Spain.
Key Wins
- In 2000, he won the Vuelta a Murcia. This race includes several stages.
- Also in 2000, he won the Circuit de la Sarthe in France. He was very good at time trials, which helped him win.
- He also won a stage in the Volta a Catalunya in 2000. This was a time trial stage.
Tour de France
David Cañada also took part in the famous Tour de France. In the 2005 race, he was part of a group of riders who broke away from the main pack. He tried to win the stage by attacking on a climb. However, another rider, Thomas Voeckler, caught up to him near the finish.
Later Career and Retirement
In 2007, David Cañada was diagnosed with skin cancer. This made it difficult for him to compete. He had to undergo treatment for his illness. Because of his health issues, he was unable to race in the 2009 season. He tried to find a new team, but it was hard. He decided to retire from professional cycling early in 2010.
Death
David Cañada sadly passed away at the age of 41. He died unexpectedly after a fall. This happened during a cyclosportive, which is a long-distance cycling event for amateur riders.
Images for kids
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The yellow jersey, similar to the one David Cañada wore for winning the Volta a Catalunya.
See also
In Spanish: David Cañada para niños
