History of Egan Bernal in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: December 2, 2024

Egan Bernal is a Colombian cyclist who became the first Latin American and youngest rider since 1909 to win the Tour de France in 2019. He rides for Ineos Grenadiers and also secured victory at the Giro d'Italia in 2021, adding a second Grand Tour title to his name. His achievements mark him as a significant figure in cycling history.

1909: Youngest Tour de France Winner Since 1909

Egan Bernal's 2019 Tour de France victory made him the youngest winner since 1909.

January 1997: Birth of Egan Bernal

Egan Bernal was born in January 1997.

2014: Silver Medal at UCI Mountain Bike World Championships

In 2014, Egan Bernal won a silver medal in the junior cross country event at the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships.

2015: Bronze Medal at UCI Mountain Bike World Championships

Egan Bernal earned a bronze medal in the junior cross country event at the 2015 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships.

2015: Junior Road Racing Success

In 2015, Egan Bernal started gaining success in junior road racing, winning the Clasica Juventudes Cajica and the Sognando Il Giro delle Fiandre.

2016: Professional Cycling Debut and Early Success

Egan Bernal made his professional cycling debut in 2016, bypassing the U23 route. He achieved top 20 finishes in several races and won the Tour of Bihor.

2017: First Professional Wins and Team Sky Contract

In 2017, Bernal secured his first professional wins at the Sibiu Cycling Tour and the Tour de l'Avenir. He also signed a contract with Team Sky for the 2018 season.

February 2018: Colombian National Time Trial Champion and Tour Colombia Win

In February 2018, Bernal won the Colombian National Time Trial Championships and the first edition of the Tour Colombia.

2018: Joining Team Sky

Egan Bernal officially joined Team Sky in 2018.

2019: Paris-Nice Victory

Egan Bernal won the 2019 Paris-Nice, becoming the first Colombian and South American rider to do so.

2020: Top Finishes and Podiums

In 2020, Bernal finished fourth at the Tour Colombia, won the Route d'Occitanie, finished second at the Tour de l'Ain, and achieved podiums in the Colombian Road Race Championships.

2021: Giro d'Italia Success

During the 2021 Giro d'Italia, Bernal secured his first Grand Tour stage win and wore the pink jersey. He extended his lead and ultimately won the race.

2021: Vuelta a España Performance

In the 2021 Vuelta a España, Bernal rode with a strong team, took over the young rider classification, and finished 6th overall.

2022: Recovery and Potential Return

Bernal began recovering from an accident in 2022, with a possible return to cycling later in the season.

2022: Planned Return to Racing

Bernal's return to racing was planned for the 2022 Vuelta a Burgos, later changed to Danmark Rundt, after rumors of a Vuelta a España return were dismissed.