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Xavier Tondo
Tondo in 2010 riding for Cervélo TestTeam
Personal information
Full name Xavier Tondo Volpini
Born (1978-11-05)5 November 1978
Valls, Spain
Died 23 May 2011(2011-05-23) (aged 32)
Monachil, Spain
Team information
Discipline Road
Role Rider
Rider type Climber
Major wins
Volta a Portugal (2007)
Paris–Nice, 1 stage
Volta a Catalunya, 1 stage
Vuelta a Castilla y León (2011)

Xavier Tondo Volpini was a talented Spanish professional road racing cyclist. He was born on November 5, 1978, in Valls, Spain. Sadly, he passed away on May 23, 2011, in Monachil, Spain. Xavier was especially good at climbing mountains during bike races.

A Sad Accident

Xavier Tondo PN 2011
Xavier Tondo in 2011

Xavier Tondo died in a very sad accident. It happened when he was getting his bicycle ready for a training ride. He was caught between his garage door and his car. His teammate, Beñat Intxausti, was with him at that time.

To remember Xavier Tondo, a special bike event is held every year. It is called the 100%Tondo sportive. This event starts in Sant Joan les Fonts and finishes in Vallter 2000.

Helping the Police

In February 2011, news came out that a professional cyclist had helped the police. This cyclist gave them important information about suspicious activities in the sport. Later, it was shared that Xavier Tondo was that cyclist.

According to a Spanish newspaper, Tondo received an email in December 2010. This email offered different products that were not allowed in sports. Xavier Tondo bravely gave this email to the police. His actions helped the authorities investigate these unfair practices.

Xavier's Achievements

Xavier Tondo had many great achievements in his cycling career. Here are some of his main wins and top finishes:

  • 1st Stage 7 Tour of Qinghai Lake
  • 1st Overall Volta ao Alentejo
    • 1st Stage 4
  • 1st Stage 3 Vuelta a Asturias
  • 1st Overall Troféu Joaquim Agostinho
    • 1st Prologue
  • 1st Overall Volta a Portugal
  • 1st Subida al Naranco
  • 1st Stage 5 Tour de San Luis
  • 8th Overall Volta a Catalunya
2010
  • 1st Stage 6 Paris–Nice
  • 2nd Overall Volta a Catalunya
    • 1st Stage 3
  • 5th Overall Vuelta a España
2011
  • 1st Jersey grey.svg Overall Vuelta a Castilla y León
  • 1st Stage 4 Tour de San Luis (ITT)
  • 5th Overall Tour of the Basque Country
  • 6th Overall Volta a Catalunya

See also

  • Professionals who died during training and other cycling related deaths
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