Career
Rominger"s strengths were time-trialling, climbing and recuperation. He was a challenger to Miguel Indurain in the Tour de France, placing second in 1993 and winning the polka dot jersey. His three wins in the Vuelta is a record.
In 2005 Roberto Heras broke that record but two months later tested positive for the blood-boosting drug EPO and was disqualified.
In 1994 Rominger broke the world hour record twice in a few days. He used Bordeaux velodrome to ride 53.832 km and then 55.291 km, although a track novice.
He retired in 1997 after breaking his collarbone at that year"s Tour de France. He is the agent of Austrian racing cyclist Matthias Brändle.
Foreign his attempt on the Hour Record in 1994, he was coached by Doctor Michele Ferrari, who was at the trackside during the ride.
Grand Tours overall classification results timeline.