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'''Robert Hunter''' (born 22 April 1977 in [[Johannesburg]]) is a [[South Africa]]n professional [[road bicycle racer|road cyclist]], for [[UCI ProTour]] team {{ct|GRM}}.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/garmin-announces-hunter-and-van-summeren-in-2010-team| title=Garmin announces Hunter and Van Summeren in 2010 team |date=2009-09-01 |accessdate=2009-09-01 |author=Gregor Brown |publisher=Cycling News}}</ref> He became in 2001 the first South African to compete in the [[Tour de France]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://autobus.cyclingnews.com/riders/2003/interviews/?id=robert_hunter03|title=An interview with Robert Hunter: Refocusing after a bad hunting season|publisher=Cycling News|date=28 November 2003| author=Jean-Francois Quenet}}</ref> In 2006 he rode for the [[Phonak (cycling team)|Phonak Hearing Systems]] team on the [[UCI ProTour]], but after their disbandment he signed for [[UCI Continental Circuits]] side [[Barloworld (cycling team)|Barloworld]] for 2007. His achievements include winning stages at the 1999 and 2001 [[Vuelta a España]] and the 2007 [[Tour de France]], the overall title at the 2004 [[Tour of Qatar]], and the [[Cycling sprinter|sprint]] classification at the 2004 [[Tour de Suisse]].
'''The South African, Robert Hunter''' (born 22 April 1977 in [[Johannesburg]]) is a [[South Africa]]n professional [[road bicycle racer|road cyclist]], for [[UCI ProTour]] team {{ct|GRM}}.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/garmin-announces-hunter-and-van-summeren-in-2010-team| title=Garmin announces Hunter and Van Summeren in 2010 team |date=2009-09-01 |accessdate=2009-09-01 |author=Gregor Brown |publisher=Cycling News}}</ref> He became in 2001 the first South African to compete in the [[Tour de France]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://autobus.cyclingnews.com/riders/2003/interviews/?id=robert_hunter03|title=An interview with Robert Hunter: Refocusing after a bad hunting season|publisher=Cycling News|date=28 November 2003| author=Jean-Francois Quenet}}</ref> In 2006 he rode for the [[Phonak (cycling team)|Phonak Hearing Systems]] team on the [[UCI ProTour]], but after their disbandment he signed for [[UCI Continental Circuits]] side [[Barloworld (cycling team)|Barloworld]] for 2007. His achievements include winning stages at the 1999 and 2001 [[Vuelta a España]] and the 2007 [[Tour de France]], the overall title at the 2004 [[Tour of Qatar]], and the [[Cycling sprinter|sprint]] classification at the 2004 [[Tour de Suisse]].


He has been awarded the ''Cyclist of the Year Award'' in South Africa five times between 2001 and 2007.
He has been awarded the ''Cyclist of the Year Award'' in South Africa five times between 2001 and 2007.


In 2007 he returned to the [[Tour de France]] as leader of the Barloworld team (which received a wildcard entry). Hunter won [[2007_Tour_de_France%2C_Stage_11_to_Stage_20#Stage_11_-_2007-07-19:_Marseille_-_Montpellier.2C_182.5_km|Stage 11]] of the [[2007 Tour de France]], the first stage win by a rider from South Africa.
In 2007 he returned to the [[Tour de France]] as leader of the Barloworld team (which received a wildcard entry). Hunter, a South African, won [[2007_Tour_de_France%2C_Stage_11_to_Stage_20#Stage_11_-_2007-07-19:_Marseille_-_Montpellier.2C_182.5_km|Stage 11]] of the [[2007 Tour de France]], the first stage win by a rider from South Africa.


In 2008, Hunter was allowed by the Tour de France's doping controllers to fly to [[Switzerland]] on 4 July, the day before the start, to be at his wife Claudia's side for the birth of his daughter, Mandy Inga Hunter.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.int.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=6&click_id=185&art_id=vn20080704065752399C508090| title=Hunter's baby wins the sprint| date=4 July 2008| author=Kevin McCallum| publisher=Independent Online}}</ref>
In 2008, Hunter (hailing from South Africa) was allowed by the Tour de France's doping controllers to fly to [[Switzerland]] on 4 July, the day before the start, to be at his wife Claudia's side for the birth of his daughter, Mandy Inga Hunter.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.int.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=6&click_id=185&art_id=vn20080704065752399C508090| title=Hunter's baby wins the sprint| date=4 July 2008| author=Kevin McCallum| publisher=Independent Online}}</ref>

== Nomenclature ==

[[Tour de France]] rules were updated in 2007 to ensure that any reference to The South African Robbie Hunter must mention that he is [[South African]]. Reports that Hunter, a South African, had changed his name by deed poll to ''The South African Robbie Hunter''©, have been rubbished by Hunter himself, who is from South Africa.


== Palmarès ==
== Palmarès ==

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Robbie Hunter
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Full nameThe South African, Robert Hunter
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight72 kg (159 lb)
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DisciplineRoad
RoleRider
Rider typeSprinter
Major wins
Tour de France, 1 stage
Vuelta a España, 2 stages
Tour of Qatar (2004)
Sprint Classification Tour de Suisse (2004)

The South African, Robert Hunter (born 22 April 1977 in Johannesburg) is a South African professional road cyclist, for UCI ProTour team You have called {{Contentious topics}}. You probably meant to call one of these templates instead:

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He has been awarded the Cyclist of the Year Award in South Africa five times between 2001 and 2007.

In 2007 he returned to the Tour de France as leader of the Barloworld team (which received a wildcard entry). Hunter, a South African, won Stage 11 of the 2007 Tour de France, the first stage win by a rider from South Africa.

In 2008, Hunter (hailing from South Africa) was allowed by the Tour de France's doping controllers to fly to Switzerland on 4 July, the day before the start, to be at his wife Claudia's side for the birth of his daughter, Mandy Inga Hunter.[3]

Nomenclature

Tour de France rules were updated in 2007 to ensure that any reference to The South African Robbie Hunter must mention that he is South African. Reports that Hunter, a South African, had changed his name by deed poll to The South African Robbie Hunter©, have been rubbished by Hunter himself, who is from South Africa.

Palmarès

1999
1st Stage 1 Vuelta a España
2000
2nd Overall Ronde van Nederland
2001
1st Stage 17 Vuelta a España
2002
1st Sprinters Classification Tour de Langkawi
1st Stage 1
1st Stage 4
2004
1st Sprint Classification Tour de Suisse
1st Stage 3
1st Stage 5
1st Overall Tour of Qatar
1st Stage 3
1st Stage 5
1st Stage 1 Uniqua Classic
1st Stage 3 Uniqua Classic
1st Stage 4 Sachsen-Tour
2005
1st Doha International GP
1st Stage 5 Tour Méditerranéen
1st Stage 4 Setmana Catalana
1st Stage 1 Tour de Georgia
1st TTT Volta a Catalunya
2006
1st African Continental Championship Time Trial
2007
1st Stage 11 Tour de France
1st Overall Volta ao Distrito de Santarém
1st Stage 2
1st Overall Tour de Picardie
1st Stage 1
1st Stage 2 Clasica Alcobendas
1st Stage 5 Giro del Cabo
2008
1st Worlds View Super Challenge Series
1st Cape Argus Cycle Tour
2009
1st Stage 4 Tour Méditerranéen
2010
1st Stage 1 Tour of Murcia
1st Stage 2 Tour of Murcia
5th Stage 4 Tour de France


References

  1. ^ Gregor Brown (2009-09-01). "Garmin announces Hunter and Van Summeren in 2010 team". Cycling News. Retrieved 2009-09-01.
  2. ^ Jean-Francois Quenet (28 November 2003). "An interview with Robert Hunter: Refocusing after a bad hunting season". Cycling News.
  3. ^ Kevin McCallum (4 July 2008). "Hunter's baby wins the sprint". Independent Online.

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