Patrick Jonker
2004: Tour Down Under
Patrick Alexander Jonker ( born May 25, 1969 in Amsterdam ) is a former Australian and Dutch racing driver and current Team Manager.
Cycling career
As an amateur, Patrick Jonker had drawn attention to himself by winning a stage of the Milk Race 1991. His achievements during his professional period from 1993 to 2004, there were victories in the Route du Sud in 1997, at the Grand Prix de Wallonie 1998, and at the Tour Down Under 2004. In 1998, he was also Dutch champion in the time trial become.
Twice launched Patrick Jonker at the Olympic Games; In 1992 in Barcelona and 1996 in Atlanta, where he finished in eighth place in the individual time trial.
Five times - 1994 and 1996-1999 Jonker took part in the Tour de France. His best finish was 12th place at the Tour in 1996, a place behind Miguel Indurain.
Personal and professional
Patrick Jonker was born in the Netherlands and grew up in Australia, but kept both nationalities. His father was Dutch, his mother was a German from Berlin.
After his victory in the Tour Down Under in 2004 Jonker ended his active career. 2010 he has worked as a manager of the Australian team, " Virgin Blue RBS Morgans ".
Achievements
1997
1998
- Netherlands Dutch champion time trial
1999
- Grand Prix de Wallonie
2004
- Tour Down Under