Christopher Sutton (cyclist)

Christopher Sutton

Personal information
Full name	Christopher Sutton
Nickname	CJ
Born	10 September 1984 (1984-09-10) (age 27) Caringbah, Sydney, Australia
Height	1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight	66 kg (150 lb)
Team information
Current team	Team Sky
Discipline	Road
Role	Rider
Rider type	Sprinter
Professional team(s)
2005–2007 2008–2009 2010–	Cofidis Garmin Slipstream Team Sky
Major wins
Vuelta a España, 1 Stage Giro d'Italia, 1 Stage TTT Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne (2011) Herald Sun Tour, 3 Stages Cholet-Pays de Loire (2006) Delta Tour Zeeland (2008) Bay Classic Series (2010)
Infobox last updated on 28 August 2007

Christopher Sutton (born 10 September 1984)^[1] is professional cyclist from Australia, for UCI ProTour team Team Sky.

Born in Caringbah, Sydney, New South Wales,^[2] Sutton trained as a carpenter.^[1] He is the son of NSW Institute of Sport's head cycling coach, Gary Sutton, and nephew of British Cycling track coach, Shane Sutton; both ex-professional cyclists.^[3] He began cycling at the age of 11,^[1] and turned professional in 2005, riding the UCI ProTour for the Cofidis team. For the 2008 season, Sutton signed with Slipstream-Chipotle, later renamed Garmin-Chipotle-H30. In 2010 he moved to the newly formed Team Sky. He currently lives in Sylvania, New South Wales.^[2]

Major achievements

2003

1st Stage 5 Bay Classic Series

2004

1st National Points Race Champion

2005

1st U-23 National Road Race Champion

1st National Madison Champion

1st GP Liberazione U-23

1st Coppa G. Romita

2006

1st Cholet-Pays de Loire

2007

1st Stage 4 Circuit Cycliste Sarthe

1st Châteauroux Classic de l'Indre Trophée Fenioux

1st Stage 1 Tour du Poitou Charentes

2008

1st Overall Delta Tour Zeeland

1st Stage 1 TTT Giro d'Italia

3rd Stage 2 Tour of Britain

4th Overall Tour of Qatar

2009

2nd Overall Herald Sun Tour

1st Stage 2

1st Stage 3

1st Stage 4

2nd Overall Tour of Britain

1st Stage 1 ^[4]

11th Gent–Wevelgem

2010

1st Overall Bay Classic Series

1st Stage 3 Brixia Tour

1st Stage 6 Tour Down Under

2nd Down Under Classic

2011

1st Kuurne–Brussels–Kuurne

1st Stage 2 Vuelta a España

1st Stage 2 Tour de Wallonie-Picarde

References

1. ^ ^{a b c} "Australia Cycling Profile". http://www.cycling.org.au/?id=8824. 
2. ^ ^{a b} "Garmin-Chipotle Pro Team / Chris Sutton". Garmin-Slipstream Pro Cycling Team. http://www.slipstreamsports.com/garmin-chipotle-pro-team?action=detail&bio_id=71. 
3. ^ Clarence St Cyclery Cup - NE 27 November 2004
4. ^ "Sutton wins opening stage of Tour of Britain". Cycling Weekly. 2009-09-12. http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/latest/396860/sutton-wins-opening-stage-of-tour-of-britain.html. 

External links

• Christopher Sutton (cyclist) at Trap-Friis.dk

Persondata
Name	Sutton, Christopher
Alternative names
Short description	Road bicycle racer
Date of birth	1984-09-10
Place of birth	Caringbah, Sydney, Australia
Date of death
Place of death