Philip Hindes
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Philip Hindes |
| Born | 22 September 1992 Krefeld, Germany |
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Weight | 83 kg (183 lb; 13.1 st) |
| Team information | |
| Current team | Britain |
| Discipline | Track |
| Role | Rider |
| Rider type | Sprinter |
Philip Hindes (born 22 September 1992) is a British track cyclist, specialising in sprints.
Career
Born in Krefeld, Germany,[1] Hindes began cycling in 2008 at the age of 15 in road racing events but switched to sprinting after two seasons.[1] He represented Germany at the Junior World Track Championships in 2010, placing third in the team sprint and fourth in the individual sprint. Later that year Hindes, whose father is British, moved to the United Kingdom and joined British Cycling’s Olympic Academy Programme.[1] He received clearance to ride for Great Britain after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) executive board waived the regulation that would have required him to wait three years before changing his national allegiance on account of his dual nationality.[2]
In 2011 Hindes competed with Dave Daniell and Peter Mitchell in the men's team sprint at the Track Cycling World Cup in Beijing, finishing in sixth position.[3]
As of 2012[update], Hindes is 1.78 metres (5 ft 10 in) tall and weighs 83 kilograms (183 lb).[1] He is coached by Jan van Eijden and Iain Dyer.[1]
Hindes was chosen to represent Great Britain at the 2012 UCI Track Cycling World Championships in Melbourne, Australia as part of the squad for the men's team sprint alongside Chris Hoy and Jason Kenny.[4] Hindes replaced Ross Edgar in the team, after Edgar elected to focus on gym and road training.[5] The trio were due to race in the bronze medal final but were relegated for an infringement in their qualifying heat.[6]
In July 2012 Hindes was selected to compete for Great Britain at the 2012 Summer Olympics, where he is scheduled to compete in the men's team sprint as part of a squad that also includes four-time Olympic gold medallist Hoy and Kenny.[7] The event is due take place at the London Velopark on 2 August.[8]
References
- ^ a b c d e "Philip Hindes: Team GB". British Olympic Association. Retrieved 15 July 2012.
- ^ Magnay, Jacquelin (13 March 2012). "London 2012 Olympics: Aldama cleared for Team GB by IOC". The Telegraph. Retrieved 15 July 2012.
- ^ "Welsh teenager Sam Harrison wins gold". BBC Sport. 22 January 2011. Retrieved 15 July 2012.
- ^ Fotheringham, William (3 April 2012). "German-born Philip Hindes gets chance to shine for Great Britain". The Guardian. Retrieved 15 July 2012.
- ^ "Philip Hindes replaces Ross Edgar in World Championships squad". BBC Sport. 24 February 2012. Retrieved 15 July 2012.
- ^ "Track Worlds: Great Britain beat Australia with world record". BBC Sport. 4 April 2012. Retrieved 15 July 2012.
- ^ Fotheringham, William (13 June 2012). "London 2012 Olympics: Philip Hindes makes Great Britain sprint squad". The Guardian. Retrieved 15 July 2012.
- ^ "Men's Team Sprint". Official site of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Retrieved 15 July 2012.