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Primož Roglič

Roglič in 2019
Personal information
Full name	Primož Roglič
Nickname	Rogla
Born	(1989-10-29) 29 October 1989 (age 35) Trbovlje, SR Slovenia, Yugoslavia
Height	1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in)
Weight	65 kg (143 lb; 10 st 3 lb)
Team information
Current team	Red Bull–Bora–Hansgrohe
Discipline	Road
Role	Rider
Rider type	All-rounder
Major wins
Grand Tours Tour de France 3 individual stages (2017, 2018, 2020) Giro d'Italia General classification (2023) 4 individual stages (2016, 2019, 2023) Vuelta a España General classification (2019, 2020, 2021, 2024) Points classification (2019, 2020) 15 individual stages (2019–2024) 1 TTT stage (2022) Stage races Critérium du Dauphiné (2022, 2024) Tirreno–Adriatico (2019, 2023) Tour of the Basque Country (2018, 2021) Tour de Romandie (2018, 2019) Volta a Catalunya (2023, 2025) Paris–Nice (2022) UAE Tour (2019) Volta ao Algarve (2017) Vuelta a Burgos (2023) One-day races and Classics Olympic Games Time Trial (2020) National Road Race Championships (2020) National Time Trial Championships (2016) Liège–Bastogne–Liège (2020) Giro dell'Emilia (2019, 2021, 2023) Milano–Torino (2021) Tre Valli Varesine (2019) Other UCI World Ranking (2019, 2020) UCI Europe Tour (2019, 2020) Vélo d'Or (2020)

Primož Roglič (born 29 October 1989) is a professional cyclist from Slovenia. He rides for the UCI WorldTeam Red Bull–Bora–Hansgrohe. Before becoming a cyclist, Roglič was a ski jumper. He switched to cycling after an accident. Even though he started cycling professionally at 23, which is quite late, he has become one of the best cyclists of his time. He is known for winning many time trials, week-long races, and major Grand Tours.

Roglič has won five Grand Tours. This includes the Vuelta a España a record-tying four times (in 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2024). He also won the Giro d'Italia in 2023. He was the first Slovenian to win either of these big races. He also finished second in the 2020 Tour de France. He was the first Slovenian to wear the yellow jersey in that race.

In 2020, Roglič won the famous cycling monument race, Liège–Bastogne–Liège. Because of his success that year, he won the Vélo d'Or award. This award goes to the best cyclist of the season. In 2021, he won an Olympic gold medal in the men's individual time trial. This was Slovenia's first cycling medal at the Olympics.

Between 2019 and 2021, Roglič was ranked number one in the world for 75 weeks. This was a record at the time. He also finished as the world's top-ranked cyclist at the end of the year twice.

Roglič's Cycling Journey

From Ski Jumper to Cyclist

Primož Roglič was born in Trbovlje, Slovenia. He started ski jumping when he was 10 years old. He practiced near his home in Zagorje ob Savi. At 13, he competed in his first international event.

In 2006, Roglič joined the Slovenian team for the Junior World Ski Championships. They won a silver medal. The next year, in Planica, Slovenia, he won a gold medal in the team event.

In 2007, Roglič had a crash during training in Planica. He was taken to the hospital but was not badly hurt. He kept competing until 2011. However, he decided to stop ski jumping because he felt he could not reach the very top level.

Starting a New Sport

After leaving ski jumping in 2012, Roglič tried other sports like duathlon and triathlon. He was also studying at the University of Kranj. He worked different jobs, even selling cleaning products.

Roglič then started riding in local amateur cycling races. He had not ridden much before, but he decided to try cycling professionally. He was inspired by a meeting with a former pro cyclist, Andrej Hauptman. Roglič sold his motorcycle, bought a racing bike, and joined a development cycling team.

Even though he was new to cycling, Roglič quickly showed he was a great climber. Tests showed his fitness was very high, similar to top riders. He believes his ski jumping training helped him with balance and strength for cycling.

Early Professional Years (2013–2015)

After less than a year of serious cycling training, Roglič signed his first professional contract in 2013. He joined the Adria Mobil team. In 2014, he won his first professional race stage at the Tour d'Azerbaïdjan. He had a very good year in 2015, winning the Tour de Slovenia and the Tour d'Azerbaïdjan. After these successes, he signed with a bigger team, LottoNL–Jumbo, for the 2016 season.

Joining the World Tour (2016–2023)

2016: Grand Tour Debut

In his first year at the highest level of cycling, Roglič quickly showed his talent. He finished 5th overall at the Volta ao Algarve. He then rode in the Giro d'Italia. He surprised everyone by finishing second in the opening time trial. He then won Stage 9, a long individual time trial. This was a big surprise because he had to use a spare bike. Soon after the Giro, he won the Slovenian National Time Trial Championships. He also finished 10th in the time trial at the Olympic Games in Rio.

2017: First Tour de France Stage Win

Roglič winning stage 17 of the 2017 Tour de France.

Roglič started 2017 by winning the Volta ao Algarve. He also won stages at the Tour of the Basque Country and the Tour de Romandie. In June 2017, he raced in the Tour de France. He won Stage 17, becoming the first Slovenian to win a stage in the Tour de France. He also finished second in the mountains competition. At the World Championships, he won a silver medal in the time trial.

2018: Big Stage Race Wins

Roglič (left) on stage 19 of the 2018 Tour de France

The 2018 season showed Roglič could win big stage races. He won the overall titles at the Tour of the Basque Country, the Tour de Romandie, and the Tour of Slovenia. In the Tour de France, he stayed with the top riders. He attacked on a downhill section and won Stage 19. He finished the Tour in fourth place overall.

2019: First Grand Tour Victory

Roglič (centre) won the 2019 Vuelta a España, becoming the first Slovenian rider to win a Grand Tour.

Roglič won Tirreno–Adriatico and the Tour de Romandie in 2019. He was a favorite for the Giro d'Italia. He finished third overall and won two time trial stages. In August, he raced the Vuelta a España. He won the Stage 10 time trial and took the lead. He kept the red jersey (overall leader) and green jersey (points leader) until the end. He became the first Slovenian to win a Grand Tour. He also won two Italian races in October.

2020: Tour de France Runner-Up and Second Vuelta Win

Roglič during the final time trial of the 2020 Tour de France

Due to the global pandemic, Roglič's first race in 2020 was the Slovenian National Road Race Championships. He won the national road race title for the first time. The next weekend, his countryman Tadej Pogačar beat him in the time trial. Roglič started the Tour de France strongly, winning Stage 4. He took the overall lead on Stage 9. He held the yellow jersey for many stages. However, in the final time trial, Pogačar rode much faster and took the yellow jersey from him. Roglič finished second overall.

After the Tour, Roglič won his first major one-day race, Liège–Bastogne–Liège. He then raced the Vuelta a España as the defending champion. He won the first stage and later regained the lead. He won four stages in total. He successfully defended his Vuelta title, becoming the first rider to win it two years in a row since 2005. He also won the points classification for the second year in a row.

2021: Olympic Gold and Third Vuelta Win

Roglič won three stages at Paris–Nice but lost the overall win on the last day after crashing. He then won the Tour of the Basque Country. He also won the opening time trial and the points and mountains competitions. He raced in the Tour de France but crashed early and had to leave the race.

Roglič at the 2021 Vuelta a España

He then went to the COVID-19 pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics. He won the gold medal in the time trial, which was Slovenia's first cycling Olympic medal. Roglič continued his great form at the Vuelta a España. He won the opening time trial and later regained the race lead. He won four stages in total. He won his third straight Vuelta a España by a large margin.

2022: Injuries and Setbacks

Roglič at the 2022 Vuelta a España

Roglič started 2022 by winning Paris–Nice. He also won the Critérium du Dauphiné. These wins were good preparation for the Tour de France. In the Tour, he crashed on Stage 5 and dislocated his shoulder. He continued to race and helped his teammate Jonas Vingegaard. Roglič later had to leave the race due to his injuries.

He then started the Vuelta a España, hoping to win it for a fourth time. He won Stage 4 and took the lead. However, he crashed again on Stage 16. Because of his injuries, he had to leave the race the next day. In October, he received the Golden Order of Merit from Slovenia's president for his amazing sports achievements.

2023: Giro d'Italia Champion

Roglič beat Geraint Thomas (right in the left picture) in a close battle to win the 2023 Giro d'Italia (trophy presentation pictured right).

After two years of injuries, Roglič decided to focus on the Giro d'Italia in 2023. He said it was a race he loved but had not won yet. He started his season by winning Tirreno–Adriatico and the Volta a Catalunya.

In May, Roglič started the Giro d'Italia as one of the favorites. He had two crashes in the first week but stayed close to the leaders. In the final time trial on Stage 20, he had a mechanical issue with his chain. Despite this, he won the stage and took the overall lead. He held the lead on the final stage into Rome to win the Giro d'Italia. He became the first Slovenian to win this race.

Roglič then won the Vuelta a Burgos in August. He also raced the Vuelta a España. He won two stages and finished third overall. His team had a historic moment, taking all three podium spots. To end his season, Roglič won the Giro dell'Emilia for the third time. He also announced he would leave his team, Team Jumbo–Visma, at the end of the season. His transfer to Bora–Hansgrohe for 2024 was confirmed in October.

Red Bull–Bora–Hansgrohe (2024–Present)

2024: Record-Tying Fourth Vuelta Victory

Roglič wearing the leader's jersey at the 2024 Tour of the Basque Country.

Roglič started 2024 with his new team, Red Bull–Bora–Hansgrohe. He won the opening time trial at the Tour of the Basque Country. However, he had a severe crash on Stage 4 and had to leave the race. He avoided broken bones but his injuries affected his training.

He returned to racing in June at the 2024 Critérium du Dauphiné. He showed strong form, winning two mountain stages and the overall race by a small margin. Roglič was the team leader for the Tour de France. He was considered one of the "Big Four" top riders. He crashed on Stage 12 and had to pull out of the race the next day.

Roglič then raced the Vuelta a España for the sixth year in a row. He won Stage 4 and took the overall lead. He won two more stages, including Stage 19, where he took back the lead. He defended his lead to win his fourth Vuelta. This tied the record for most Vuelta wins. His season ended early due to poor preparation.

2025: Continued Success

Roglič started his 2025 season at the Volta ao Algarve, finishing 8th overall. He was happy with his performance, seeing it as a step towards his main goals. In March, he raced the Volta a Catalunya. He won Stage 4 and later took the overall lead. He attacked on the final stage and won both the stage and the overall race. Roglič was a favorite for the Giro d'Italia. He took the pink jersey (race leader) on Stage 7. However, he had multiple crashes during the Giro and had to leave the race on Stage 16 due to his injuries.

Major Results

General Classification Results Timeline

Sources:

Grand Tour general classification results
Grand Tour	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025
Giro d'Italia	58	—	—	3	—	—	—	1	—	DNF
Tour de France	—	38	4	—	2	DNF	DNF	—	DNF	8
Vuelta a España	—	—	—	1	1	1	DNF	3	1
Major stage race general classification results
Race	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025
Paris–Nice	—	—	—	—	—	15	1	—	10	—
Tirreno–Adriatico	52	4	29	1	—	—	—	1	—	—
Volta a Catalunya	44	—	—	—	NH	—	—	1	—	1
Tour of the Basque Country	—	5	1	—		1	8	—	DNF	—
Tour de Romandie	—	3	1	1		—	—	—	—	—
Critérium du Dauphiné	—	—	—	—	DNF	—	1	—	1	—
Tour de Suisse	—	—	—	—	NH	—	—	—	—	—

Classics Results Timeline

Major Championships Results Timeline

Event		2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Olympic Games	Road race	Not held			26	Not held				28	Not held		—
	Time trial				10					1			—
World Championships	Road race	—	—	—	—	121	34	DNF	6	48	—	—	65
	Time trial	—	—	—	24	2	—	12	—	—	—	—	12
European Championships	Time trial	—	—	—	16	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
National Championships	Road race	10	4	7	5	5	—	4	1	—	—	—	—
	Time trial	—	—	—	1	—	—	—	2	—	—	—	—

Awards and Recognition

• Slovenian Road Cyclist of the Year: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
• Slovenian Sportsman of the Year: 2019, 2020
• Vélo d'Or: 2020

See also

In Spanish: Primož Roglič para niños