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My Take
Geraint Thomas is the kind of athlete I genuinely admire. A Cardiff-born Welshman who reached the top on both track and road, he spent years as a loyal domestique, burning his legs for teammates before finally winning the Tour de France in 2018. That moment moved me, because there is nothing better than a long-time supporting player getting his deserved spotlight. He carries an OBE and a craftsman's quiet steadiness rather than flashy showmanship. I find that understated, hard-earned excellence far more compelling than easy charisma. Thomas embodies patience, loyalty and the dignity of doing the unglamorous work.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Geraint Thomas
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェライント・トーマス
- Reading
- じぇらいんと・とーます
- Born
- May 25, 1986 (age 40)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Tiger
- Origin
- Cardiff, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 183 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- track cyclist / sport cyclist
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Whitchurch High School
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Geraint Thomas born?
Born May 25, 1986 (age 40).
Where is Geraint Thomas from?
Geraint Thomas is from Cardiff, United Kingdom.
What does Geraint Thomas do?
Geraint Thomas works as track cyclist, sport cyclist.
How tall is Geraint Thomas?
Geraint Thomas is 183 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.