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Luxembourgian racing cyclist From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Christine Majerus (born 25 February 1987) is a Luxembourgish professional road and cyclo-cross cyclist,[4] who currently rides for UCI Women's WorldTeam Team SD Worx–Protime.[5] She won the 2013 Sparkassen Giro Bochum one-day road race and the general classification of the 2019 Holland Ladies Tour.
Personal information | |
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Full name | Christine Majerus |
Born | Luxembourg | 25 February 1987
Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)[1] |
Team information | |
Current team | Team SD Worx–Protime |
Disciplines |
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Role | Rider |
Professional teams | |
2008–2012 | ESGL 93-GSD Gestion |
2013 | Sengers Ladies Cycling Team |
2014– | Boels–Dolmans[2][3] |
Major wins | |
One-day races
Stage races
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Majerus is one of the most dominant cyclists to come out of Luxembourg and is a 41-time national champion, holding 16 time trial titles, 12 cyclo-cross titles and 13 road race titles.[6] She was named Luxembourgish Sportswoman of the Year in 2013 and in every ceremony from 2015 to 2021.
Majerus began her sporting career in athletics and was the Luxembourg champion at the 400 and 800 metres several times before switching to cycling following a foot injury.[7] She raced for the small UCI Women's team ESGL 93-GSD Gestion from 2008 to 2012, before transferring to Sengers Ladies Cycling Team for one year in 2013.
She joined Boels–Dolmans in 2014 and has remained with the team, now known as Team SD Worx–Protime, ever since.[8] She often acts as road captain and has frequently been referred to as a super-domestique,[9][10][11][12] but has also placed as high as ninth on the UCI Women's Road World Rankings[8] (in 2019).[13]
Majerus is also a member of the Elite Sports Section of the Luxembourg Army.[14] She completed her basic training in 2012 and is not required to perform active service during her subsequent professional cycling career.[15]
Majerus competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in the Women's road race, finishing 21st.[1] She went on to compete in the 2016 and 2020 Games, and carried the flag for Luxembourg at the opening ceremony of the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.[7]
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