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Tom Dumoulin

Dumoulin at the 2018 Deutschland Tour
Personal information
Full name	Tom Dumoulin
Born	(1990-11-11) 11 November 1990 (age 34) Maastricht, Netherlands
Height	1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight	69 kg (152 lb; 10 st 12 lb)
Team information
Current team	Retired
Discipline	Road
Role	Rider
Rider type	Time-Trialist All-rounder
Major wins
Grand Tours Tour de France 3 individual stages (2016, 2018) Giro d'Italia General classification (2017) 4 individual stages (2016, 2017, 2018) Vuelta a España 2 individual stages (2015) Stage races BinckBank Tour (2017) One-day races and Classics World Time Trial Championships (2017) National Time Trial Championships (2014, 2016, 2017, 2021)

Tom Dumoulin (born on November 11, 1990) is a retired Dutch professional road bicycle racer. He was known for his amazing skills in time trials. He also became a strong climber.

Tom won the 2017 Giro d'Italia, which is one of the biggest cycling races in the world. He also won nine stages across the three "Grand Tours." These are the Giro d'Italia, Tour de France, and Vuelta a España. He earned five medals at different World Championships and two silver medals at the Olympic Games.

In 2015, Tom almost won the 2015 Vuelta a España. He led the race until the very last weekend. In 2016, he won two stages at the 2016 Tour de France. His big win came in 2017 at the 2017 Giro d'Italia. He was the first Dutch rider to win this race since 1980. Later that year, he also won the World Time Trial Championships. In 2018, Tom finished second in both the 2018 Giro d'Italia and the 2018 Tour de France.

Tom took a break from cycling in early 2021 for personal reasons. He returned to racing in June 2021 and won his fourth Dutch National Time Trial Championship. He announced his retirement from the sport in 2022.

About Tom Dumoulin

Tom Dumoulin was born in Maastricht, a city in the Netherlands. He grew up near the Maas Boulevard, where the Amstel Gold Race used to finish.

Originally, Tom wanted to study medicine and become a doctor. But he didn't get a spot in medical school. So, he started studying Health Sciences. He didn't enjoy those classes much. After a year, he decided to try professional cycling for a year instead.

Tom's Cycling Journey

Starting His Career

Tom first showed his talent in 2010. He competed in the Grand Prix du Portugal. He won the first time trial stage, even though he had never ridden a special time trial bike before! He then won the whole race. Later that year, he won another time trial stage at the Giro Ciclistico d'Italia.

Tom became a professional cyclist in 2012 with a Dutch team. He didn't win races in his first two years as a pro. But he started to show his strength in big races, especially in time trials. He rode his first "Grand Tour," the 2012 Vuelta a España, in 2012.

Big Wins and Challenges

2014: National Champion and World Medal

In June 2014, Tom won the Dutch National Time Trial Championships. This made him the best time trial rider in the Netherlands. In September, he finished second at the 2014 Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec. Later that month, he won a bronze medal at the UCI World Time Trial Championships. He finished third behind two cycling legends, Bradley Wiggins and Tony Martin.

2015: Leading the Vuelta

Dumoulin wearing the Dutch national champion's skinsuit at the 2015 Paris–Nice

Tom started 2015 strong, finishing fourth at the 2015 Tour Down Under. He won a time trial stage at the 2015 Tour of the Basque Country. He also won two stages at the 2015 Tour de Suisse. One of these was a short opening time trial, and the other was a longer closing time trial.

In the 2015 Tour de France, Tom was a favorite to win the first time trial. But he finished fourth. On stage 3, he had a big crash and had to leave the race.

After recovering, Tom rode the 2015 Vuelta a España. He won stage 9, a tough mountain stage. He took the lead in the race, wearing the red jersey. He also won stage 17, another individual time trial. This put him back in the lead by just three seconds! However, on the second-to-last stage, which was very mountainous, he lost a lot of time. He ended up finishing sixth overall.

2016: Giro and Tour Stage Wins

Dumoulin wearing the maglia rosa of general classification leader, at the 2016 Giro d'Italia

Tom started the 2016 Giro d'Italia by winning the opening time trial in his home country. This earned him the pink jersey, which is worn by the race leader. He had to leave the race on stage 11.

Tom also rode the 2016 Tour de France. He won stage 9 after a solo attack in the mountains. He also won stage 13, a time trial, by a large margin. Even with a broken wrist, he won a silver medal in the time trial at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

2017: Giro d'Italia Champion and World Time Trial Champion

Dumoulin wearing the maglia rosa of general classification leader, at the 2017 Giro d'Italia

Tom's team announced he would focus on the 2017 Giro d'Italia. He won stage 10, a time trial, and took the overall lead. He also won stage 14, a mountain top finish. On stage 16, he had stomach problems and lost time. But he kept his lead by only 31 seconds.

He defended his lead until stage 19, where he lost more time. However, on the final stage, a time trial, he rode incredibly well. He moved from fourth place to first place overall! This made him the first Dutch rider to win the Giro d'Italia.

After his victory, he received special honors in the Netherlands. To cap off his amazing year, Tom won the individual time trial at the 2017 UCI Road World Championships in Norway. This was his first individual world championship title. He also won the team time trial championship with his team.

2018: Second in Two Grand Tours

Dumoulin wearing the rainbow jersey, as the incumbent world time trial champion, during Stage 20 of the 2018 Tour de France

Tom started the 2018 Giro d'Italia as the defending champion. He won the opening time trial in Jerusalem, taking the pink jersey again. He battled hard throughout the race. On stage 19, the "queen stage" with huge climbs, he chased after a solo attack by Chris Froome. Tom finished second overall behind Froome.

After the Giro, Tom also rode the 2018 Tour de France. He aimed for a high overall finish. He faced challenges, including a mechanical issue on stage 6. On stage 11 in the Alps, he attacked and finished second. He continued to perform strongly in the mountains. On the second-to-last stage, a time trial, Tom won the stage! He secured second place overall behind Geraint Thomas. This was his second second-place finish in a Grand Tour that year.

2019: Injuries and Setbacks

In 2019, Tom crashed during stage 4 of the 2019 Giro d'Italia. He had to leave the race on stage 5 because of the pain. Due to his injuries, he also missed the 2019 Tour de France.

Joining Team Jumbo–Visma

In August 2019, it was announced that Tom would join Team Jumbo–Visma starting in 2020.

Dumoulin at the 2020 Tour de France

In January 2021, Tom announced he would take a break from cycling. He needed time to think about his reasons for racing and how it affected his life. In May, he decided to return to racing at the 2021 Tour de Suisse. He then prepared for the 2020 Summer Olympics (which were delayed to 2021). He won another silver medal in the individual time trial at the Olympics. Tom ended his 2021 season early after being hit by a car during training.

He started the 2022 Giro d'Italia hoping to find his best form. Things didn't go as planned in the first two weeks, and he eventually left the race. However, on stage 7, Tom was part of a breakaway group. He worked hard to help his teammate Koen Bouwman win the stage. Several weeks later, Tom announced he would retire from cycling at the end of the 2022 season. He retired early on August 15, 2022.

Personal Life

Tom Dumoulin and his wife welcomed their first child, a son, on October 8, 2024.

Major Results

General Classification Results Timeline

Grand Tour General Classification Results
Grand Tour	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022
Giro d'Italia	—	—	—	—	DNF	1	2	DNF	—	—	DNF
Tour de France	—	41	33	DNF	DNF	—	2	—	7	—	—
Vuelta a España	DNF	—	—	6	—	—	—	—	DNF	—	—
Major Stage Race General Classification Results
Race	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022
Paris–Nice	—	—	—	DNF	12	—	—	—	—	—	—
Tirreno–Adriatico	—	34	102	—	—	6	DNF	4	—	—	—
Volta a Catalunya	—	—	—	—	DNF	—	—	—	NH	—	DNF
Tour of the Basque Country	—	—	40	29	—	—	—	—		—	—
Tour de Romandie	—	68	—	—	5	—	—	—		—	—
Critérium du Dauphiné	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	DNF	7	—	—
Tour de Suisse	—	58	5	3	—	DNF	—	—	NH	41	—

Classics Results Timeline

Major Championships Results Timeline

Event		2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022
Olympic Games	Time trial	—	Not held			2	Not held				2	NH
	Road race	—				DNF					44
World Championships	Time trial	—	—	3	5	11	1	2	—	10	—	—
	Team time trial	—	14	8	5	7	1	2	Race did not exist
	Road race	—	DNF	22	11	DNF	25	4	—	14	—	—
National Championships	Time trial	7	3	1	4	1	1	—	—	NH	1	2
	Road race	7	2	36	—	52	47	29	—	—	DNF	38

See also

In Spanish: Tom Dumoulin para niños