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My Take
Amber Neben might be the most quietly impressive name in this batch. Two world time trial titles, eight years apart in 2008 and 2016, plus U.S. national road race championships in 2003 and 2017, a span of fourteen years. Returning to the very top after that long is a feat of will most athletes never approach. The time trial is the loneliest discipline in cycling, a sustained conversation with your own pain, and she mastered it across multiple eras. Educated at Nebraska–Lincoln, this Californian seems to combine intellect with sheer durability. I find her refusal to fade genuinely inspiring.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Amber Neben
- Name (Japanese)
- アンバー・ネーベン
- Reading
- あんばー・ねーべん
- Born
- February 18, 1975 (age 51)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Rabbit
- Origin
- Irvine, California, United States
- Height
- 160 cm
- Occupation
- sport cyclist
2. Background
- University
- University of Nebraska–Lincoln
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Amber Neben born?
Born February 18, 1975 (age 51).
Where is Amber Neben from?
Amber Neben is from Irvine, California, United States.
What does Amber Neben do?
Amber Neben works as sport cyclist.
How tall is Amber Neben?
Amber Neben is 160 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.