Overview

Miguel Induráin is a retired Spanish road racing cyclist widely regarded as one of the greatest in the sport’s history. Born on July 16, 1964, in Villava, Spain, Induráin gained prominence for his remarkable endurance and time-trialing abilities. He is best known for winning the Tour de France five consecutive times from 1991 to 1995, making him one of only four cyclists to achieve this feat. His victories were marked by dominance in time trials and a strong defensive riding style in the mountains.

In addition to his Tour de France successes, Induráin won the Giro d’Italia twice, in 1992 and 1993, becoming one of the few cyclists to achieve the Giro-Tour double in the same year. He also set a world hour record in 1994, covering a distance of 53.040 km. Induráin’s excellence extended to the Olympic Games, where he won a gold medal in the individual time trial at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.

Induráin’s career included victories in other prestigious races, such as Paris-Nice, the Critérium du Dauphiné, and the San Sebastián Classic. Known for his humility and sportsmanship, he retired from professional cycling in 1997. Throughout his career, Induráin received numerous accolades, including the Prince of Asturias Sports Award and the title of Spain’s Sportsperson of the Century.

• Five-time Tour de France champion (1991–1995)
• Two-time Giro d’Italia winner (1992, 1993)
• Olympic gold medal in individual time trial (1996)
• World Time Trial Champion (1995)
• Prince of Asturias Sports Award