Carlos Sastre
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Carlos•Sastre Candil |
| Used name | Carlos•Sastre |
| Born | 22 April 1975 in Madrid, Madrid (ESP) |
| Measurements | 171 cm / 61 kg |
| Affiliations | Team Saxo Bank, Lyngby, Rebild (DEN) |
| NOC |  Spain |
Biography
Carlos Sastre was a Spanish professional who raced from 1997-2010. Sastre was primarily a stage racer, with good abilities climbing in the mountains. He won the 2008 Tour de France and 2000 Vuelta à España, and appeared on the podium five times in the grand tours. In addition to his two grand tour wins, he was third at the Tour in 2006, third in the 2008 Giro d’Italia, and second in the 2007 Vuelta. He also won the mountains classification at the 2000 Vuelta and 2008 Tour.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Summer Olympics | Cycling Road (Cycling) | ESP |
Carlos Sastre | |||
| Road Race, Individual, Men (Olympic) | 48 |