Andrew Hampsten
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Andrew Hampsten (born April 7, 1962 in Columbus, Ohio) is an American cyclist, best remembered for winning the 1988 Giro d'Italia and the prestigious Alpe d'Huez stage of the 1992 Tour de France.
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[edit] Career highlights
Andy Hampsten first caught the public eye in 1985, when he won stage 20 of the Giro d'Italia. The following year, he was signed by Bernard Hinault's powerful La Vie Claire team. In his first full season as a pro, 1986, he won the Tour de Suisse and helped his compatriot and team leader Greg LeMond to victory in the Tour de France. He also finished the Tour de France in fourth place overall and claimed the white jersey of best young rider. In 1987, Hampsten repeated his victory in the Tour de Suisse, this time riding for the 7-Eleven Cycling Team. His greatest moment undoubtedly came in the 1988 Giro d'Italia, notably on a short but now legendary stage over the Gavia Pass. Attacking on the climb, Hampsten overcame a snow blizzard and sub-zero temperatures to take the leader's jersey - although he finished second on the stage to Dutchman Erik Breukink. His subsequent overall victory in the 1988 Giro was the first by a non-European. Hampsten's final career highlight came in the 1992 Tour de France when he dropped his breakaway companions to win the prestigious stage to Alpe d'Huez. He again finished the race fourth, overall, having lost his third place to Gianni Bugno in the final time trial.
He now lives in Tuscany and Boulder, Colorado.
[edit] Victories
- 1985 – Giro d'Italia Stage 20
- 1986 – Tour de Suisse (overall; winner, prologue)
- 1986 – Tour de France (4th overall; Best Young Rider Maillot blanc)
- 1987 – Tour de Suisse
- 1988 – Giro d'Italia (overall, King of the Mountains, 2 stages)
- 1989 – Subida a Urkiola
- 1990 – Subida a Urkiola; Tour de Suisse (3rd overall; winner, stage 7)
- 1991 – Tour de Suisse (3rd overall; King of the Mountains)
- 1992 – Tour de France (4th overall; winner, stage 14 to Alpe d'Huez)
- 1993 – Tour de Galice (overall; winner, stage 02)
[edit] Tour de France
- 1986 – 4th overall
- 1987 – 16th overall
- 1988 – 15th overall
- 1989 – 22nd overall
- 1990 – 11th overall
- 1991 – 8th overall
- 1992 – 4th overall
- 1993 – 8th overall
[edit] Giro d'Italia
- 1985 – 20th overall
- 1988 – 1st overall
- 1989 – 3th overall
- 1992 – 5th overall
- 1993 – 14th overall
- 1994 – 10th overall
- 1995 – 58th overall
[edit] External links
- Hampsten Bicycles
- Bike touring company Hampsten runs
- Story and interview with Hampsten about his 1988 Giro win.
| Preceded by Stephen Roche |
Winner of the Giro d'Italia 1988 |
Succeeded by Laurent Fignon |
