Sven Nys

Sven Nys (Dutch: [ˌsfɛˈnɛis]; born 17 June 1976) is a former professional cyclist competing in cyclo-cross and mountain bike. With two world championships, seven world cups, and over 140 competitive victories, he is considered one of the best cyclo-cross racers of his generation, and remains a prominent figure in cyclo-cross. Apart from cyclo-cross, Nys is also fivefold national mountainbike champion, and has competed in that discipline in two Olympic games.

Sven Nys
Personal information
Full nameSven Nys
NicknameThe Cannibal from Baal
(in Dutch) De Kannibaal van Baal
Born (1976-06-17) 17 June 1976
Bonheiden, Belgium
Height1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight72 kg (159 lb)
Team information
Current teamBaloise–Trek Lions
DisciplinesCyclo-cross
Mountain bike
Road
RoleRider (retired)
Team manager
Amateur team
2014–2016Crelan–AA Drink
Professional teams
1998–2008Rabobank
2008–2013Landbouwkrediet–Tönissteiner
Managerial team
2016–Telenet–Fidea Lions
Major wins
Cyclo-cross
World Championships (2005, 2013)
National Championships (2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2008–2010, 2012, 2014)
World Cup
(1999–2000, 2001–02, 2004–05, 2005–06, 2006–07, 2008–09)
Superprestige
(1999–2000, 2002–03, 2005–06, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2010–11, 2011–12, 2012–13, 2013–14)
Gazet van Antwerpen
(2002–03, 2004–05, 2005–06, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2013–14)
Mountain bike
National Championships
(2005, 2007, 2013, 2014, 2015)
Medal record
Representing  Belgium
Men's cyclo-cross
World Championships
Sankt Wendel 2005Elite
Louisville 2013Elite
Munich 1997Under-23
Middelfart 1998Under-23
Sankt Wendel 2011Elite
Hoogerheide 2014Elite
Sint-Michielsgestel 2000Elite
Zolder 2002Elite
Treviso 2008Elite
Hoogerheide 2009Elite
Tábor 2010Elite
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