Iván Gutiérrez (cyclist) facts for kids
Gutiérrez at the 2007 Tour de France
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| Full name | José Iván Gutiérrez Palacios | ||
| Born | 27 November 1978 Hinojedo, Suances, Cantabria, Spain |
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| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Weight | 77 kg (170 lb) | ||
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| Current team | Retired | ||
| Discipline | Road | ||
| Role | Rider | ||
| Rider type | Time-trial specialist | ||
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José Iván Gutiérrez Palacios was born on November 27, 1978, in Hinojedo, Spain. He is a famous former professional cyclist. He was known for his strong performances in time trial races. Iván Gutiérrez won many important races during his career. He retired from professional cycling in 2014.
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Iván Gutiérrez's Cycling Achievements
Iván Gutiérrez had a very successful career. He won several national championships in Spain. He also earned medals in major international competitions. His skills made him a top rider in the world of cycling.
Early Career and First Wins
Iván Gutiérrez started his professional cycling journey in 1999. He quickly showed his talent. In 1999, he won a gold medal at the UCI Road World Under-23 Championships. This was for the time trial event. It was a big win for a young cyclist.
In 2000, he became the Spanish national time trial champion. The next year, in 2001, he won the Spanish national road race championship. These early wins showed he was a rising star.
Major Victories and Championships
Iván Gutiérrez continued to achieve great things. He won the Spanish national time trial championship again in 2004, 2005, and 2007. This made him a four-time national time trial champion. He also won the Spanish national road race championship for a second time in 2010.
In 2005, he won a silver medal at the UCI Road World Championships. This was for the time trial event. It was a huge achievement on the world stage.
Winning the Eneco Tour
One of his most impressive achievements was winning the Eneco Tour twice. He won this important stage race in 2007 and then again in 2008. Winning a major international race like this two years in a row is very difficult. It showed his consistency and strength.
Other Notable Wins
Iván Gutiérrez also won other significant races. These include the Giro dell'Emilia in 2003. He also won the Vuelta a Murcia in 2006. These victories added to his impressive list of achievements.
Grand Tour Participation
Iván Gutiérrez competed in the biggest cycling races. These are called Grand Tours. They include the Giro d'Italia, the Tour de France, and the Vuelta a España. These races are very long and challenging.
He rode in the Tour de France several times. This is one of the most famous cycling races in the world. He also competed in the Giro d'Italia and the Vuelta a España. Taking part in these races is a big accomplishment for any cyclist.
| Grand Tour | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 |
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 Giro d'Italia |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
 Tour de France |
DNF | 64 | — | — | 51 | — | — | 22 | 56 | 71 | 48 | 101 | DNF | DNF |
 Vuelta a España |
— | — | 100 | — | — | DNF | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 119 |
| — | Did not compete |
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| DNF | Did not finish |
Images for kids
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Under-23 World Time Trial Champion jersey
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Spanish National Champion jersey
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Silver medal
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Points classification jersey
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Mountains classification jersey
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Overall leader's jersey
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Overall leader's jersey
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Overall leader's jersey
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Combativity award jersey
See also
In Spanish: Iván Gutiérrez para niños
