Sven Nys, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Sven Nys

Belgian cyclo-crosser

Date of Birth: 17-Jun-1976

Place of Birth: Bonheiden, Flemish Region, Belgium

Profession: sport cyclist, cyclo-cross cyclist

Nationality: Belgium

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Sven Nys (Dutch: ['sf?n 'n?i?s]; 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.