As a two-time Olympian and five-time British National Champion, Liam Killeen is one of Great Britain’s most successful cross-country riders ever. The 29-year-old joined the Giant Factory Off-Road Team in 2011 and is focused on the upcoming 2012 Olympics in London.
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As a two-time Olympian and five-time British National Champion, Liam Killeen is one of Great Britain’s most successful cross-country riders ever. The 29-year-old joined the Giant Factory Off-Road Team in 2011 and is focused on the upcoming 2012 Olympics in London.
“I'm really impressed by Giant's commitment to cross-country competition the company's enthusiasm for cycling overall,” Killeen says. “The 2011-2012 seasons are really important to me, an exciting challenge. Being on the right bike really can make the difference between victory and defeat when racing at the top of the sport. I’m confident I’ve made the right choice in Giant.”
Killeen races primarily on the Giant Anthem X Advanced SL with Maestro Suspension. For certain courses, he chooses the XtC Advanced SL composite hardtail.
“I'm really impressed by Giant's commitment to cross-country competition the company's enthusiasm for cycling overall,” Killeen says. “The 2011-2012 seasons are really important to me, an exciting challenge. Being on the right bike really can make the difference between victory and defeat when racing at the top of the sport. I’m confident I’ve made the right choice in Giant.”
Killeen races primarily on the Giant Anthem X Advanced SL with Maestro Suspension. For certain courses, he chooses the XtC Advanced SL composite hardtail.
| Nationality | Great Britain |
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| Birth date | April 12, 1982 |
| Resides | Malvern, England |
| Disciplines | XC, Marathon XC |
| Height | 1.73 meters |
| Weight | 66 kilograms |
| Top results | 4-time British Elite XC Champion (2008-2011); 5th at 2008 Olympics; Commonwealth Games Champion 2006 |
| 2012 Goals | Qualify and race 2012 London Olympicsl World Cup series; World Championships |
| Favorite bike | Giant Anthem X Advanced SL |
| First bike | Raleigh Mustang |
| Other sports | Skiing |
| Best place on Earth | 1st place on the podium; French Alps--biking in the summer, good skiing in the winter. |
| Worst place on Earth | 4th place! Also, being stuck in traffic. |
| Favorite bike | Anthem X Advanced SL |
| Best bike innovation | Tubeless tires are great. Would be cool to see wireless electronic shifting similar to what's used on road bikes now. |
