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{{short description|German cyclist}}
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{{Infobox cyclist
{{Infobox cyclist
| name = Markus Fothen
| name = Markus Fothen
| image = Madrid - Vuelta a España 2007 - Markus Fothen - 20070923.jpg
| image = Madrid - Vuelta a España 2007 - Markus Fothen - 20070923.jpg
| caption = Fothen at the [[2007 Vuelta a España]]
| caption = Fothen at the [[2007 Vuelta a España]]
| fullname = Markus Fothen
| fullname = Markus Fothen
| nickname =
| nickname =
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1981|9|9}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1981|9|9|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Kaarst]], [[Germany]]
| birth_place = [[Kaarst]], [[West Germany]]
| height = {{height|m=1.79|precision=0}}
| height = {{height|m=1.79|precision=0}}
| weight = {{convert|71|kg|lb|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|71|kg|lb|abbr=on}}
| currentteam = Retired
| currentteam = Retired
| discipline = Road
| discipline = Road
| role = Rider
| role = Rider
| ridertype = All-rounder
| ridertype = All-rounder
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| amateuryears1 = 2002–2003
| amateurteams = Team TEAG Köstritzer
| amateurteam1 = Team TEAG Köstritzer
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| amateuryears = 2002–2003
| proyears = 2004–2008<br />2009–2010<br />2011–2013
| proyears1 = 2004–2008
| proteams = {{ct|GST|2004}}<br />{{ct|MRM|2009}}<br />Team NSP
| proteam1 = {{UCI team code|GST|2004}}
| proyears2 = 2009–2010
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| majorwins = {{FlagiconUCI}} World Time-Trial Champion (U23) (2003)
| updated = 10 August 2013
| proteam2 = {{UCI team code|MRM|2009}}
| proyears3 = 2011–2013
| proteam3 = {{UCI team code|NSP|2011}}
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| majorwins = World Time-Trial Champion (U23) (2003)
}}
}}
'''Markus Fothen''' (born September 9, 1981 in [[Kaarst]]) is a retired [[Germany|German]] [[road racing cyclist]], who rode as a professional between 2004 and 2013.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.radsport-news.com/sport/sportnews_83196.htm|title=Markus Fothen beendet seine Karriere|language=German|trans_title=Markus Fothen ended his career|work=Radsport News|publisher=Sport Aktiv Media GmbH|date=24 July 2013|accessdate=10 August 2013}}</ref>
'''Markus Fothen''' (born 9 September 1981 in [[Kaarst]]) is a retired [[Germany|German]] [[road racing cyclist]], who rode as a professional between 2004 and 2013.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.radsport-news.com/sport/sportnews_83196.htm|title=Markus Fothen beendet seine Karriere|language=German|trans-title=Markus Fothen ended his career|work=Radsport News|publisher=Sport Aktiv Media GmbH|date=24 July 2013|accessdate=10 August 2013}}</ref>


In 2003 Fothen won the under-23 World Championship time trial in [[Hamilton, Ontario|Hamilton]], [[Canada]]. He completed the 30.8&nbsp;km course in 38:35.29, beating his nearest rival by nearly 20 seconds.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/other_sports/cycling/3173128.stm|title=Germany take double gold|work=[[BBC Sport]]|publisher=[[BBC]]|date=7 October 2003|accessdate=28 January 2012}}</ref>
In 2003 Fothen won the under-23 World Championship time trial in [[Hamilton, Ontario|Hamilton]], [[Canada]]. He completed the 30.8&nbsp;km course in 38:35.29, beating his nearest rival by nearly 20 seconds.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/other_sports/cycling/3173128.stm|title=Germany take double gold|work=[[BBC Sport]]|publisher=[[BBC]]|date=7 October 2003|accessdate=28 January 2012}}</ref>


During [[2006 Tour de France]], Fothen held the [[maillot blanc]] for 13 stages, losing it to [[Damiano Cunego]] on the 17th stage. He finished the Tour 38 seconds behind Cunego.
During [[2006 Tour de France]], Fothen held the white jersey as leader of the [[young rider classification in the Tour de France|young rider classification]] for 13 stages, losing it to [[Damiano Cunego]] on the 17th stage. He finished the Tour 38 seconds behind Cunego.


==Palmarès==
==Major results==
<ref>http://www.cyclingbase.com/palcoureurs.php?id=2675&idtitle=1</ref>
<ref>http://www.cyclingbase.com/palcoureurs.php?id=2675&idtitle=1</ref>
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{{Palmares start}}
;2002
: 1st [[File:Jersey yellow.svg|20px]] Overall [[Ronde de l'Isard]]
::1st Stage 2
;2003
;2003
: 1st [[2003 UCI Road World Championships|U-23 World Time Trial Champion]]
: 1st [[File:Jersey rainbow chrono.svg|20px]] [[UCI Road World Championships – Men's under-23 time trial|Time trial]], [[2003 UCI Road World Championships|UCI Road World Under–23 Championships]]
: 1st [[File:UEC Champion Jersey.svg|20px]] Time trial, [[2003 European Road Championships|UEC European Under–23 Road Championships]]
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: 2nd Overall [[Ronde de l'Isard]]
;2004
;2004
: 1st [[GP Triberg-Schwarzwald]]
: 1st [[GP Triberg-Schwarzwald]]
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: 4th Overall [[Regio-Tour]]
;2005
;2005
: 12th Overall, [[2005 Giro d'Italia|Giro d'Italia]]
: 2nd Overall [[Circuit de la Sarthe (cycling)|Circuit de la Sarthe]]
;2006
;2006
: 1st [[LuK Challenge Chrono]], time trial duo (with [[Sebastian Lang]])
: 1st [[LuK Challenge Chrono]], time trial duo (with [[Sebastian Lang]])
: 15th Overall, [[2006 Tour de France|Tour de France]]
;2007
;2007
: 1st Stage 1, [[2007 Tour de Romandie|Tour de Romandie]]
: 1st Stage 1 [[2007 Tour de Romandie|Tour de Romandie]]
;2008
;2008
: 1st Stage 5, [[2008 Tour de Suisse|Tour de Suisse]]
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: 1st Stage 5, [[Regio-Tour]]
: 2nd Overall [[Regio-Tour]]
: 2nd Overall [[Regio-Tour]]
::1st Stage 5
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: 4th Overall [[Tirreno–Adriatico]]
: 4th Overall [[2008 Tirreno–Adriatico|Tirreno–Adriatico]]
: 8th Overall [[2008 Tour de Suisse|Tour de Suisse]]
: 8th Overall [[2008 Tour de Suisse|Tour de Suisse]]
::1st Stage 5

: 8th Overall [[2008 Bayern–Rundfahrt|Bayern–Rundfahrt]]
: 10th Overall [[Volta ao Algarve]]
;2010
;2010
: 10th Overall [[2010 Tour Down Under|Tour Down Under]]
: 10th Overall [[2010 Tour Down Under|Tour Down Under]]
;2011

: 7th Overall [[Oberösterreichrundfahrt]]
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{{Palmares end}}
: 8th Overall [[Tour d'Azerbaïdjan]]
;2012
: 8th Overall [[Szlakiem Grodów Piastowskich]]
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==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.markusfothen.de/ Official website]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070217070824/http://www.markusfothen.de/ Official website]
* [http://www.cyclingbase.com/palcoureurs.php?id=2675&idtitle=1 Palmares on CyclingBase (French)]
* [http://www.cyclingbase.com/palcoureurs.php?id=2675&idtitle=1 Palmares on CyclingBase (French)]


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Latest revision as of 22:22, 5 November 2024

Markus Fothen
Fothen at the 2007 Vuelta a España
Personal information
Full nameMarkus Fothen
Born (1981-09-09) 9 September 1981 (age 43)
Kaarst, West Germany
Height1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight71 kg (157 lb)
Team information
Current teamRetired
DisciplineRoad
RoleRider
Rider typeAll-rounder
Amateur team
2002–2003Team TEAG Köstritzer
Professional teams
2004–2008Gerolsteiner
2009–2010Team Milram
2011–2013Team NSP
Major wins
World Time-Trial Champion (U23) (2003)

Markus Fothen (born 9 September 1981 in Kaarst) is a retired German road racing cyclist, who rode as a professional between 2004 and 2013.[1]

In 2003 Fothen won the under-23 World Championship time trial in Hamilton, Canada. He completed the 30.8 km course in 38:35.29, beating his nearest rival by nearly 20 seconds.[2]

During 2006 Tour de France, Fothen held the white jersey as leader of the young rider classification for 13 stages, losing it to Damiano Cunego on the 17th stage. He finished the Tour 38 seconds behind Cunego.

Major results

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2002
1st Overall Ronde de l'Isard
1st Stage 2
2003
1st Time trial, UCI Road World Under–23 Championships
1st Time trial, UEC European Under–23 Road Championships
2nd Overall Ronde de l'Isard
2004
1st GP Triberg-Schwarzwald
4th Overall Regio-Tour
2005
2nd Overall Circuit de la Sarthe
2006
1st LuK Challenge Chrono, time trial duo (with Sebastian Lang)
2007
1st Stage 1 Tour de Romandie
2008
2nd Overall Regio-Tour
1st Stage 5
4th Overall Tirreno–Adriatico
8th Overall Tour de Suisse
1st Stage 5
8th Overall Bayern–Rundfahrt
10th Overall Volta ao Algarve
2010
10th Overall Tour Down Under
2011
7th Overall Oberösterreichrundfahrt
8th Overall Tour d'Azerbaïdjan
2012
8th Overall Szlakiem Grodów Piastowskich

References

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  1. ^ "Markus Fothen beendet seine Karriere" [Markus Fothen ended his career]. Radsport News (in German). Sport Aktiv Media GmbH. 24 July 2013. Retrieved 10 August 2013.
  2. ^ "Germany take double gold". BBC Sport. BBC. 7 October 2003. Retrieved 28 January 2012.
  3. ^ http://www.cyclingbase.com/palcoureurs.php?id=2675&idtitle=1
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