Jan Christen

Jan Christen
Jan Christen (2021)
Personal information
Born (2004-06-26) 26 June 2004 (age 20)
Gippingen, Switzerland
Team information
Current teamUAE Team Emirates
Disciplines
RoleRider
Amateur teams
2017–2022Veloclub Gippingen
2022Pogi Team[1]
Professional teams
2023Hagens Berman Axeon
2023–UAE Team Emirates
Medal record
Representing  Switzerland
Men's road bicycle racing
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2024 Zurich Under-23 time trial
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 2022 Anadia Junior road race
Men's cyclo-cross
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2022 Fayetteville Junior
Men's mountain bike racing
World Championships
Silver medal – second place 2022 Les Gets Junior cross-country

Jan Christen (born 26 June 2004) is a Swiss racing cyclist, who currently rides for UCI WorldTeam UAE Team Emirates. His older brother Fabio is also a professional cyclist.[2] He joined UAE Team Emirates early on 1 August 2023, having initially been due to ride with them starting in 2024 on a five-year contract.[3][4]

  1. ^ "Jan Christen". FirstCycling.com. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
  2. ^ "Jan Christen". ProCyclingStats. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
  3. ^ "Young talent Jan Christen to join UAE Team Emirates". UAE Team Emirates. 26 May 2022. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
  4. ^ "Jan Christen officially joins UAE Team Emirates". uaeteamemirates.com. UAE Team Emirates. 1 August 2023. Retrieved 2 August 2023.