About Xavier Tondo
Lived 1978 – 2011 (aged 32). Xavier Tondo was a Spanish sport cyclist.
Xavier Tondo Volpini (5 November 1978 in Valls, Spain – 23 May 2011 in Monachil, Spain) was a Spanish professional road racing cyclist who specialized in mountain stages of bicycle races.
Death
Tondo was killed after being apparently trapped between his own garage door and car, and crushed by the door, while preparing his bicycle for a training ride. Teammate Beñat Intxausti was with him at the time of the accident.
Major results
2002 1st Stage 7 Tour of Qinghai Lake 2005
1st Stage 4 1st Stage 3 Vuelta a Asturias 2007
1st Prologue
2008 1st Subida al Naranco 2009 1st Stage 5 Tour de San Luis 8th Overall Volta a Catalunya 2010 1st Stage 6 Paris–Nice 2nd Overall Volta a Catalunya 1st Stage 3 5th Overall Vuelta a España 2011
1st Stage 4 (ITT) Tour de San Luis 5th Overall Tour of the Basque Country 6th Overall Volta a Catalunya
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Xavier Tondo?
road bicycle racer (1978–2011)
When was Xavier Tondo born?
Xavier Tondo was born on 5 November 1978 in Valls.
When did Xavier Tondo die?
Xavier Tondo died on 23 May 2011 in Monachil.
What was Xavier Tondo's occupation?
Xavier Tondo was a sport cyclist.
What nationality was Xavier Tondo?
Xavier Tondo was Spanish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Xavier Tondo. https://biography.guide/xavier-tondo/
MLA: "Xavier Tondo." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/xavier-tondo/.
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