Dmitry Strakhov facts for kids
Dmitry Strakhov in 2018.
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| Personal information | |
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| Full name | Dmitry Vladimirovich Strakhov |
| Born | 17 May 1995 Vyborg, Russia |
| Height | 1.85 m |
| Weight | 70 kg |
| Team information | |
| Current team | Retired |
| Role | Rider |
Dmitry Strakhov (born on May 17, 1995) is a former professional cyclist from Russia. He competed in bicycle races from 2015 until he retired in 2022. Dmitry was known for his skills in both road and track cycling.
He participated in important events like the men's point race at the 2017 UCI Track Cycling World Championships. In May 2019, he was chosen to race in the famous 2019 Giro d'Italia, which is one of the biggest cycling races in the world.
In March 2020, Dmitry Strakhov became unwell. He was reported to have been hospitalized in Abu Dhabi after being placed in quarantine. He recovered and continued his cycling career.
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Dmitry's Cycling Achievements
Dmitry Strakhov achieved many great results during his career. Here are some of his most notable wins and top finishes:
Early Career Highlights
In 2012, when he was a junior rider, Dmitry finished second in the Road race at the National Junior Road Championships. He also placed eighth in the Road race at the UEC European Junior Road Championships.
In 2013, he won the Trofeo Emilio Paganessi. He also finished third overall in the Tour of Istria, showing his talent in stage races.
Professional Successes
As a professional, Dmitry continued to achieve strong results. In 2016, he won the 
Young rider classification at the Volta Internacional Cova da Beira. This jersey is given to the best young rider in a race.
In 2017, he finished third in the Prueba Villafranca-Ordiziako Klasika. He also came fourth overall in the Vuelta Ciclista Comunidad de Madrid, where he again won the 
Young rider classification. He was fifth in the time trial at the UEC European Under-23 Road Championships.
Major Wins in 2018
The year 2018 was very successful for Dmitry. He won the 
Overall title at the GP Beiras e Serra da Estrela. He also won the Young rider classification and Stage 1 of that race.
He also won the Clássica da Arrábida. In the Volta ao Alentejo, he won the Points classification and two stages (Stage 2 and Stage 3). He also won Stage 1 of the Vuelta Asturias Julio Alvarez Mendo.
Dmitry finished eighth overall in the 2018 Tour of Britain and ninth overall in the 2018 Arctic Race of Norway.
Later Career Achievements
In 2022, Dmitry won the 
Sprints classification at the UAE Tour. This showed his strength in sprint finishes.
Grand Tour Participation
A Grand Tour is one of the three biggest and most famous multi-stage bicycle races in the world. These are the Giro d'Italia, the Tour de France, and the Vuelta a España.
Dmitry Strakhov participated in one Grand Tour during his career:
| Grand Tour | 2019 |
|---|---|
 Giro d'Italia |
121 |
 Tour de France |
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 Vuelta a España |
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In the 2019 Giro d'Italia, he finished in 121st place overall.
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See also
In Spanish: Dmitri Strajov para niños
