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No. 4 - Christopher Horner

Team: Astana
DOB: 10/23/1971
Nationality: USA
Residence(s): Bend, OR
Height: 5'10'' | Weight: 159
Pro Since: 1995
Speciality: All Around
Past Pro Teams: Astana (2008-2009), Davitamon/Predictor-Lotto (2006-2007), Saunier Duval-Prodir (2004-2005), Webcor (04), Saturn (03), Prime Alliance (01-02), Mercury (00-01), La Française des Jeux (97-99), NutraFig (95-96)
 

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Career Highlights

2008 2nd Stage 4 Tour de Georgia - 1st Tour de White Rock Road Race - 2nd Merco Credit Union Cycling Classics GP - 7th Overall Tour of California
2007 3rd Giro dell¹Emilia - 3rd Prologue & Stage 4, 5th Overall Tour de Romandie - 11th Overall Amgen Tour of California - 15th Overall Tour de France
2006 1st Stage 2 Tour of Romanidie
2005 3rd Overall USA National Road Championships - 1st Stage 6 Tour de Suisse
2004 1st Overall Sea Otter Cycling Classic - NRC Overall Champion
2003 1st T-Mobile International - 1st Overall Dodge Tour de Georgia - NRC Overall Champion
2002 NRC Overall Champion
2000 1st Overall Tour de Lankawi

Interesting Facts

Horner is a 3-time USA Cycling National Racing Calendar Champion and has won a stage or been on the podium in some of the biggest US races, including overall wins at the Tour de Georgia, Redlands Bicycle Classic and the Sea Otter Classic. When off the bike, Chris enjoys spending time with his children, working on his vintage 1980's Scirroco, riding his motor-cross bike, hiking and listening to music. While many cyclists stick to a very healthy diet, Chris is often found eating hamburgers, cookies and other yummy snacks during the season.