Egan Bernal is a Colombian road cyclist who rides for the INEOS Grenadiers team. In 2019, he made history by becoming the first South American to win the Tour de France at the age of 22, making him the youngest winner in 110 years. In 2021, he achieved another milestone by becoming the second Colombian to win the Giro d’Italia.
During 2016 and 2017, Egan’s performances stood out as he won the best young rider jersey in various competitions and general classifications in continental races. His success led to his recruitment by the UCI WorldTeam, Team Sky, in 2018.
On January 24, 2022, Egan Bernal had a severe accident while training with his Ineos teammates on the road from Bogotá to Tunja, Colombia. As a result of the accident, he suffered multiple fractures in his legs and kneecap, which posed a significant threat to his participation in the 2022 and 2023 seasons.
Height and Weight
The Colombian cyclist is 1.75 meters (5 feet 9 inches) tall and weighs 57 kilograms (125 pounds), according to information collected in 2023.
Bike Size
In the 2023 season, Egan Bernal is riding the Pinarello Dogma F. He is cycling on a medium-sized bicycle frame, although it’s worth noting that Pinarello uses its own sizing system for their frames.
Personal Life
On 2022, Egan Bernal was involved in a serious cycling accident. He collided with a bus while riding his time trial bike at a speed of nearly 65 kilometers per hour. The impact of the crash resulted in several severe injuries. He suffered a fractured vertebrae, a fractured right femur, a fractured right patella (kneecap), chest trauma, a punctured lung, and multiple fractured ribs.
Bernal was taken to Clínica Universidad de La Sabana, where he underwent spinal surgery and additional operations to address the various fractures he sustained.
However, despite the seriousness of the accident and his injuries, Bernal’s recovery has been surprisingly rapid, exceeding initial expectations. This highlights his resilience and determination in the face of adversity.
Net Worth
Egan Bernal receives an annual salary of approximately 2.5 million euros. Although there are no official data, it is likely that Bernal’s fortune is over 10 million dollars.
- Age: 26
- Date of Birth: January 13, 1997
- Born: Bogotá, Colombia
- Height: 1.75 meters (5 feet 9 inches)
- Weight: 57 kilograms (125 pounds)
- Net Worth: ∼ $10 million