Tesfay ABRAHA HABTEMARIAM

ATHLETE INFORMATION: Tesfay ABRAHA HABTEMARIAM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DATE OF BIRTH: 3 Oct 1990

HEIGHT:                    WEIGHT:

HOMETOWN: Asmara – ERITREA

LIVES IN: Johannesburg – Gauteng – SOUTH AFRICA

BIRTHPLACE: Asmara – ERITREA

CYCLING HISTORY: Started competitive cycling in 2006

TEAMS: Eri Tel 2006, African Continental 2011

GREATEST ATHLETIC STRENGTHS: Sprinter and short climbs

PERFORMANCE PHILOSOPHY:

FAVORITE MUSIC: Hip Hop

BEST PRE-RACE MEAL: Pasta or Cornflakes

RACE DAY TIP: Stay away from crashes

BIOGRAPHY: Tesfay was born in Eritrea and began cycling in 2006. He loved the sport from the start and dreamed of becoming a pro cyclist. His talent was spotted by the UCI African Continental Cycling Centre (ACCC) and he was brought to South Africa for training. In 2012, he joined the MTN-Qhubeka team, making his dream of becoming a pro into a reality.

 

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

2012

  1. ✦56th – Tour de Langkawi 2.HC – Stage 1 – MALAYSIA

2011

  1. ✦2nd –  African Continental Championships – Men’s Road Race
  2. ✦1st – U23 – Tour of Eritrea
  3. ✦1st – CG – Tour of Eritrea