Nairo Quintana

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Nairo Alexánder Quintana Rojas, ODB, (born 4 February 1990) is a retired Colombian racing cyclist, who rode for UCI WorldTeam Movistar Team. Nicknamed "Nairoman" and "El Cóndor de los Andes", Quintana was a specialist climber, known for his ability to launch sustained and repeated attacks on ascents of steep gradient, high power output and great stamina to react and endure others' attacks. He is also a competent time triallist, making him a consistent contender for general classification at stage races. His best career results are winning the 2014 Giro d'Italia and 2016 Vuelta a España, as well as 2nd place overall in the Tour de France of 2013 and 2015. In addition to his two Grand Tour victories, he has also placed in the top 10 on twelve occasions, six of which were on the podium. His multiple wins in other major stage races, leading to high UCI WorldTour ranking placements at the end of each season, are other reasons why he is seen as one of the most successful stage-racing riders of...

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