Tyler Hamilton Biography
Tyler Hamilton is an American Former Pro Cyclist. He was a teammate of Lance Armstrong during the 1999, 2000 and 2001 Tours de France, where Armstrong won the general classification.
Tyler Hamilton Education
He attended Holderness School in Plymouth, New Hampshire, where he started cycling. After graduating in 1990, he attended the University of Colorado at Boulder as a ski racer and received a BA in economics in 1994 (although it has been alleged that he did not graduate).
Tyler Hamilton Cycling Career
He turned pro in 1995 for the Montgomery Bell Cycling team which later became the U.S. Postal Service cycling team and raced for them in 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2001 Tour de France.
Tyler Hamilton Olympic gold and doping confession
He was told by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) on September 13, 2004, that his two samples from two days earlier showed a “foreign blood population.” After supporting Hamilton, Phonak team managers withdrew their support after a second member of the team, Santiago Pérez, was found positive for the same offense at 2004 Vuelta an España.
Hamilton was banned until September 22, 2006, two years from the date his “B” sample in the Vuelta an España was found positive. In 2010, Hamilton was subpoenaed by a federal grand jury to testify in their doping investigation of Lance Armstrong. Hamilton admitted in his testimony that he took banned performance-enhancing drugs during his cycling career.
Tyler Hamilton Second positive test
On April 17, 2009, it was revealed that Tyler had failed an out of competition drug test; this time for a banned steroid (DHEA), which he claimed to be taking for anti-depression purposes despite knowing that it is on the World Anti-Doping Agency banned list.
He announced his decision to retire. In June 2009, Hamilton was given an eight-year ban after testing positive for a banned anti-depressant.
Tyler Hamilton Age
He was born on March 1, 1971, in Marblehead, Massachusetts, United States. He is currently 48 years old.
Tyler Hamilton Family
After doing our research, details about his parents are not available and it is also not known if he has any siblings.
Tyler Hamilton Married
The bicycle racing publication Velo News reported that Hamilton and his wife Haven amicably separated in spring 2008 after nine years’ marriage, and the couple subsequently divorced. Hamilton disclosed in an interview on April 2009 that he had been treated for depression for six years.
Tyler Hamilton Body Measurements
- Height: 1.72 m
- Weight: 65 kg
- Shoe Size: Not Available
- Body Shape: Not Available
- Hair Colour: Brown
Salary
His salary is not revealed.
Net Worth
He has a net worth of $100,000 – $1M .
Frequently Asked Questions About Tyler Hamilton
Who is Tyler Hamilton?
He is an is American Cyclist .
How old is Tyler?
He is 49 years old.
How tall is Tyler?
He stand at an heigt of 1.72 m
Is Tyler married?
He is a married man.
How much is Tyler worth?
He has a net worth of $100,000 – $1M .
How much does Tyler make?
His salary is not revealed.
Where does Tyler live?
United States.
Is Tyler dead or alive?
Tyler is still alive and in good health.
Where is Tyler now?
Training fitness at Tyler Hamilton Training LLC
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