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No. 73 - Martin Elmiger

Team: AG2R - La Mondiale
DOB: 9/23/1978
Nationality: SUI
Residence(s): Oberwil, Switzerland
Height: 5'11'' | Weight: 160
Pro Since: 2001
Speciality: Classics
Past Pro Teams: Ag2r-La Mondiale (2007-2009), Phonak Hearing Systems (2002-2006), Post Swiss (2001)
 

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Career Highlights

2008 2nd place stage finish Tour de France - 2nd Swiss National Time Trial Championships- 2 Stage wins Tour de Picardie
2007 1st Overall Tour Down Under - 1st GP Isbergues - 10th World Road Race championships
2005 1st Swiss Road Race championship - 10th World Road Race Championships
2003 1sts GP Gippingem
2002 1st GP Getxo
2001 1st Swiss Road Race Championships

Interesting Facts

This Swiss rider has carved out a name for himself for his ability to shine in one-day classics. Elmiger holds two national Swiss titles as well as strong results in the top classics. Arguably one of the best moments in his career was leading the Tour Down Under in 2007 for 2 stages, and then taking the wine by 3 seconds over Australian Karl Menzies.