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Simon van Velthooven

b. 1988

New Zealand racing cyclist

Sport cyclist Sailor
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About Simon van Velthooven

Born 1988. Simon van Velthooven is a New Zealand sport cyclist and sailor.

Simon van Velthooven (born 8 December 1988) is a retired New Zealand track racing cyclist and three-time America's Cup winning sailor.

Simon won New Zealand's first sprint cycling medal in the men's keirin at the 2012 Summer Olympics. He has also won multiple World Championship and Commonwealth Games medals and was the 2012 World Cup champion in the 1km time trial and keirin events In 2014, he won a silver in the 1000 m time trial at the Commonwealth Games.

Van Velthooven joined Team New Zealand in 2015 and was one of the original "cyclors" who helped develop the revolutionary boat and was a huge asset to the team that won the 2017 America's Cup for Team New Zealand, winning again in 2021 and 2024.

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Important facts

Born
8 December 1988, Palmerston North
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Sport cyclist, sailor
Nationality
New Zealand
Also known as
Simon Paul van Velthooven

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Simon van Velthooven?

New Zealand racing cyclist

When was Simon van Velthooven born?

Simon van Velthooven was born on 8 December 1988 in Palmerston North.

What is Simon van Velthooven's occupation?

Simon van Velthooven is a sport cyclist and sailor.

What nationality is Simon van Velthooven?

Simon van Velthooven is New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Simon van Velthooven

· Wikidata: Q1359218

· DBpedia: Simon van Velthooven

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