17 Facts About Ben Swift

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Benjamin Ian Swift was born on 5 November 1987 and is a British professional track and road racing cyclist, who currently rides for UCI WorldTeam Ineos Grenadiers.

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Ben Swift's cousin, Connor Swift, is an English professional road racing cyclist, and the 2018 British champion.

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Ben Swift was born in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, he began cycling with Mossley Cycle Racing Team aged 12.

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Ben Swift competed in the senior scratch race in 2005, demonstrating his ability by finishing third to take the bronze medal.

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Ben Swift made his professional road debut in August 2007 joining Barloworld as a trainee during which time he won the King of the Mountains title in the Tour of Britain.

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Ben Swift represented Great Britain in the 2008 Olympic Games road race and at the UCI Road World Championships where he finished fourth in the under 23 race.

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Ben Swift took his first professional win on the seventh stage of the Tour of Britain, leading Katusha teammate Filippo Pozzato in a one-two finish.

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Ben Swift joined the newly formed British-based Team Sky in January 2010.

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Ben Swift won Stage 2 of the Tour of California, and took the lead of the race, after Stage 1 was cancelled due to adverse weather.

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Ben Swift was selected for the Tour de France ahead of Greg Henderson, and finished 6th on Stage 15.

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In 2012 Ben Swift focused on track cycling with a view to representing Great Britain in the 2012 Olympic Games.

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Ben Swift finished second in the points race, and joined forces with Geraint Thomas to take silver in the madison.

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Ben Swift was scheduled to ride the Giro d'Italia, but was forced to withdraw after suffering a broken shoulder in a crash during a training ride the week before.

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In October 2018, Ben Swift rejoined Team Sky for the 2019 season.

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In June 2019, Ben Swift won the British National Road Race Championships in Norwich, beating team leader Ian Stannard.

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In September 2019, Ben Swift signed a new contract to remain with Team Ineos until the end of the 2021 season.

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Ben Swift said he had 'found a renewed enthusiasm and motivation for the sport'.