Alejandro Valverde

Born	April 25, 1980 in Murcia, Spain
Nationality	Spanish
Height	1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight	61 kg (134 lbs)
Team	Movistar Team
Discipline	Road

Alejandro Valverde is a Spanish professional road cyclist who was born on April 25, 1980, in Murcia, Spain. He was one of the most successful cyclists of his time, winning multiple prestigious events and competing at the highest level of the sport for many years.

Valverde began his professional cycling career in 2002 with the Kelme-Costa Blanca team. He immediately established himself as a skilled rider, and in 2003, he won his first major event, the Clásica de San Sebastián. For the next few years, he proceeded to win races such as the Vuelta a Murcia, the Vuelta a Burgos, and the Vuelta a Andaluca.

Valverde joined the Caisse d’Epargne-Illes Balears team in 2006, where he excelled. He won the renowned Liège-Bastogne-Liège race in 2006 and 2008, as well as the Flèche Wallonne in 2006 and 2014. He also competed in the Tour de France, finishing on the podium in 2015.

Valverde’s career has not been without controversy. The Italian Olympic Committee barred him from competing for two years in 2010 for his role in the Operación Puerto doping scandal. Nonetheless, he returned to competition in 2012 and has remained a strong force in the sport.

Valverde’s most notable achievements include winning the UCI Road World Championships in 2018, as well as many victories in the Ardennes Classics, including Liège-Bastogne-Liège, Flèche Wallonne, and La Flèche Brabançonne. He also won the Vuelta a Espaa in 2009 and has finished on the podium in several other Grand Tours.

Alejandro Valverde’s Most Outstanding Achievements:

Year	Achievement
2006, 2008	Liège-Bastogne-Liège
2006, 2014	Flèche Wallonne
2009	Vuelta a España
2015	Tour de France – 3rd place
2017	La Flèche Wallonne
2018	UCI Road World Championships
2019	La Flèche Wallonne