Katie Compton, the winningest U.S. cyclocross racer ever, male or female, joined the Rabobank-Giant team in February 2011 with the goal of focusing on international competition in both cross-country mountain biking and cyclocross. With another successful cyclocross season in the books, including wi... More >>
Katie Compton, the winningest U.S. cyclocross racer ever, male or female, joined the Rabobank-Giant team in February 2011 with the goal of focusing on international competition in both cross-country mountain biking and cyclocross. With another successful cyclocross season in the books, including winning her eighth consecutive U.S. national title in January 2012 in Wisconsin, Katie turned her focus toward the mountain bike season, with the top goal being the 2012 London Olympics.
| Nationality | USA |
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| Birth date | December 3, 1978 |
| Birth place | Newark, Delaware, USA |
| Resides | Colorado Springs, Colorado |
| Height | 165cm |
| Weight | 61 kg |
| Disciplines | XC, Cyclocross, short track |
| Top results | Eight-time U.S. Cyclocross Champion; three-time Cyclocross World Championship medalist; 11 Cyclocross World Cup wins; 2010 U.S. MTB Short-Track Champion |
| Education | University of Delaware, B.S. Exercise Science |
| Hobbies | Skiing, hiking, watching Formula 1, reading, wine |
| Favorite music | Jack Johnson |
| Favorite bikes | XtC Advanced SL, Anthem X Advanced SL |
| 2012 goals | Do the full World Cup MTB schedule with eye on 2012 London Olympics |