Robbie McEwen

Cyclist
BIRTHDAY
June 24,1972
Birthplace
Brisbane,Australia
Age
49 years old
Birth Sign
Cancer
BIRTHDAY
June 24,1972 (age 49)
Birthplace
Brisbane,Australia

About

Retired Australian cyclist known for earning three green jerseys as the Tour de France points classification winner during his career. He was the first Australian to win the competition.

Before Fame

He started his career as a BMX rider but became a road cyclist in 1990. He trained at the Australian Institute of Sport.

Trivia

He competed for Australia at the 1996 and 2000 Olympic Games. He retired after the 2012 Tour of California and became a coach.

Family Life

He has three children with his wife Angélique Pattyn.

Associated With

He competed against the likes of Erik Zabel in Tour de France points qualification competitions.