Jackson Stewart (cyclist)
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Personal information | |
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Full name | Jackson Kyle Stewart |
Date of birth | June 30, 1980 |
Country | United States |
Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
Weight | 158 lb (72 kg) |
Team information | |
Current team | BMC Racing Team |
Discipline | Road |
Role | Rider |
Rider type | Sprinter/ Rouler |
Amateur team(s) | |
1998–2001 | LGBRC/The Olympic Club |
Professional team(s) | |
2002–2004 2006 2007– |
Ofoto Kodakgallery.com-Sierra Nevada BMC Cycling Team |
Major wins | |
Lancaster Classic (2006) | |
Infobox last updated on: | |
February 5, 2008 |
Jackson Stewart (born June 30, 1980 in Los Gatos, California) is an American road racing cyclist who rides for the BMC Racing Team.
Jackson started racing in his early teens. He is unique to have competed at a high level in events on the road, track, and cyclocross. In recent years has focused on road racing exclusively. He is know as a solid all around rider and fast finisher.
On the velodrome Jackson was the 2003 National Madison Champion with partner Erik Saunders.
As a road stage racer, Jackson had an impressive overall performance at the Tour de Georgia 2005, where he finished 13th on the final stage and 50th overall after staying with the lead group over many of the race's most difficult climbs. At the end of the 2006 season, he was selected to represent USA at the 2006 Road World Championships. In 2008 Jackson competed at the Tour of Qatar amongst numerous UCI Pro-Tour level teams.
Away from cycling, he earned his degree in Business Management from San Jose State University.
[edit] Achievements
- 2003
- 1st, Downers Avenue criterium (first national-level win)
- 2005
- 1st, Cat's Hill Classic
- 1st, Burlingame Criterium
- 3rd, Morgan Hill Grand Prix
- 2006
- 1st, Lancaster Classic
- 8th and Most Aggressive Rider, Stage 4, Amgen Tour of California
- 2nd, McLane Pacific criterium
- 2nd, Garrett Lemire Memorial Grand Prix
- 4th, Sea Otter Classic
- 3rd, Cat's Hill Classic
- 1st, Pacific State Bank GP
- 2nd, final stage, Fitchburg Longsjo Classic
- 2nd, Bank of America Invitational
- 2006 U.S. World Chamipionship Team Member
[edit] External links
- Jackson Stewart (cyclist) profile at the Cycling Website
Persondata | |
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NAME | Stewart, Jackson |
ALTERNATIVE NAMES | |
SHORT DESCRIPTION | Road bicycle racer |
DATE OF BIRTH | 1980-06-30 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Los Gatos, California, United States |
DATE OF DEATH | |
PLACE OF DEATH |