British Sports Book Awards
1 appearances
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Edition 15 (2017) Winner
Chris Boardman
クリス・ボードマン
Kurisu Bōdoman
Aliases:
Christopher Miles Boardman / The Professor
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1968-08-26 （Hoylake, Merseyside, England）
- Nationality
- United Kingdom, England
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Wirral Peninsula, England
Career
- Occupations
- Racing cyclist, Cycling commissioner
- Active Years
- 1984-2000
- Affiliations
- GAN, Crédit Agricole, Boardman Bikes
- Memberships
- British Cycling Hall of Fame
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilbre High School | — | — | — | 1970年代-1980年代 | United Kingdom |
Hilbre High School
Period:
1970年代-1980年代
Year of Graduation:
1986
Country:
United Kingdom
Local high school
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Summer Olympics Gold Medal | Men's individual pursuit | Track cycling | International Olympic Committee | Gold |
| 1994 | UCI Road World Championships Gold Medal | Men's time trial | Road | UCI | Gold |
| 2024 | Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) | — | — | British Government | Commander |
| 1992 | Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) | — | — | British Government | Member |
Summer Olympics Gold Medal
1992
Work:
Men's individual pursuit
Category:
Track cycling
Organization:
International Olympic Committee
Result:
Gold
UCI Road World Championships Gold Medal
1994
Work:
Men's time trial
Category:
Road
Organization:
UCI
Result:
Gold
Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
2024
Organization:
British Government
Result:
Commander
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
1992
Organization:
British Government
Result:
Member
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Triumphs and Turbulence: My Autobiography
2016 AutobiographyAutobiography detailing his cycling career, triumphs, and health struggles.
CyclingHealth issuesRetirement
Bibliography
- Triumphs and Turbulence: My Autobiography
Health
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Osteopenia1998-2000Low testosterone levels led to poor recovery, impacting career and contributing to retirement.
Legacy
Renowned British time trial and track cyclist. 1992 Barcelona Olympics gold, 1994 World Championships gold, 3 Tour de France prologue wins, hour record holder three times. Post-retirement, active as cycling and walking commissioner.
In Popular Culture
- Known by the nickname 'The Professor'.
Trivia
- First bike race at age 13.
- Famous for using the Lotus 108 bicycle.
- Mother killed in cycling accident, leading to advocacy for cycling safety.