Songezo Jim (born September 17, 1990 in Umtata) is a South African cyclist, who last rode for UCI Continental team ProTouch.[1] He was named in the start list for the 2015 Vuelta a España,[2] becoming the first black South African rider to compete in the race.[3] He was named in the start list for the 2016 Giro d'Italia.[4]
.JPG) Jim at the 2014 Four Days of Dunkirk | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Songezo Jim |
| Born | September 17, 1990 Umtata, Transkei |
| Team information | |
| Discipline | Road |
| Role | Rider |
| Amateur team | |
| 2018 | Sampada Cycling Team |
| Professional teams | |
| 2011 | Team Bonitas |
| 2012–2016 | MTN–Qhubeka |
| 2017 | Kuwait–Cartucho.es |
| 2019 | ProTouch |
Major results
edit- 2012
- African Road Championships
- 3rd Under-23 road race
- 6th Road race
- 2013
- 4th Overall La Tropicale Amissa Bongo
Grand Tour general classification results timeline
edit| Grand Tour | 2015 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|
 Giro d'Italia
|
— | 144 |
 Tour de France
|
— | — |
 Vuelta a España
|
137 | — |
| — | Did not compete |
|---|---|
| DNF | Did not finish |
References
edit- ^ "Songezo Jim » MTN - Qhubeka". Retrieved 7 March 2015.
- ^ "Vuelta a España 2015". Cycling Fever. Retrieved 21 August 2015.
- ^ "Dimension Data extend with six African riders". cyclingnews.com. 1 October 2015. Retrieved 1 October 2015.
- ^ "99th Giro d'Italia Startlist". Pro Cycling Stats. Retrieved 6 May 2016.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Songezo Jim.
- Songezo Jim at ProCyclingStats
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