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Liam Killeen
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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| 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 | 5-time British Elite XC Champion (2008-2012); 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. |