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My Take
Davis Phinney's 328 career wins, a record for an American cyclist, plus two Tour de France stages, already place him among the greats of his era. But what earns my deeper respect is the second act. Diagnosed with Parkinson's at 40, he turned from racing legend into an advocate, channeling the same competitive fire into helping others living with the disease. I find that arc more moving than any sprint finish. A champion measured by speed becoming a figure measured by resilience and generosity is exactly the kind of story I think deserves to be remembered.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Davis Phinney
- Name (Japanese)
- デイヴィス・フィニー
- Reading
- でいゔぃす・ふぃにー
- Born
- July 10, 1959 (age 67)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Boar
- Origin
- Boulder, Colorado, United States
- Height
- 172 cm
- Occupation
- sport cyclist
2. Background
- High school
- Boulder High School
Awards & achievements
- United States Bicycling Hall of Fame
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Davis Phinney born?
Born July 10, 1959 (age 67).
Where is Davis Phinney from?
Davis Phinney is from Boulder, Colorado, United States.
What does Davis Phinney do?
Davis Phinney works as sport cyclist.
How tall is Davis Phinney?
Davis Phinney is 172 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.