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Primož Roglič

Primož Roglič is a Slovenian professional road cyclist and former ski jumper, born in Trbovlje on 29 October 1989.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Primož Roglič is a Slovenian professional road cyclist and former ski jumper, born in Trbovlje on 29 October 1989. He is one of the most successful stage racers of his era, with multiple Vuelta a España titles, a Giro d’Italia victory, and Olympic gold in the individual time trial. He currently rides for Red Bull–Bora–Hansgrohe.

Early life and ski jumping

Roglič was born in Trbovlje and first competed as a ski jumper. He later moved into cycling after leaving ski jumping behind.

Cycling career

He entered professional cycling in 2013 and moved to the WorldTour with Jumbo-Visma in 2016. He has become known for his strength in stage races, climbing, and time trials.

Major achievements

Roglič’s biggest results include four Vuelta a España overall wins (2019, 2020, 2021, 2024), the 2023 Giro d’Italia, and Olympic time-trial gold in 2021. He has also won stages across all three Grand Tours.

Riding style and reputation

He is widely described as a versatile rider with strong time-trial ability, explosive uphill finishing, and tactical race management. These traits have made him a consistent contender in week-long and three-week races.

Key facts

  • Primož Roglič is a Slovenian professional road cyclist and former ski jumper.
  • He has won the Vuelta a España four times and the Giro d’Italia once.
  • He won Olympic gold in the men’s individual time trial at Tokyo 2020.
  • He turned professional in 2013 and joined the WorldTour with Jumbo-Visma in 2016.
  • As of 2024, he races for Red Bull–Bora–Hansgrohe.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Primož Roglič?
He is a Slovenian professional road cyclist and former ski jumper, known for his Grand Tour victories and Olympic gold medal.
What team does Primož Roglič ride for?
He rides for Red Bull–Bora–Hansgrohe.
What are Primož Roglič’s biggest wins?
His biggest wins include four Vuelta a España titles, the 2023 Giro d’Italia, and Olympic gold in the individual time trial.
What did Primož Roglič do before cycling?
He competed as a ski jumper before switching to road cycling.
When was Primož Roglič born?
He was born on 29 October 1989.

References

  1. Domestique Cycling — https://www.domestiquecycling.com/en/riders/primoz-roglic/
    Supports: Birth date and place, current team, Vuelta wins, Giro 2023, Olympic gold, former ski jumper background.
  2. Red Bull–Bora–Hansgrohe — https://www.redbullborahansgrohe.com/en/riders/primoz-roglic
    Supports: Current team, birth date and place, nationality, Olympic gold, Vuelta and Giro achievements, rider profile.
  3. Olympics — https://www.olympics.com/en/news/cycling-primoz-roglic-former-ski-jumper-winner-vuelta
    Supports: Birth date and place, former ski jumper background, Vuelta achievements, Olympic context.
  4. Slovenia.info — https://www.slovenia.info/en/stories/primoz-roglic
    Supports: First Slovenian Giro winner, first Slovenian to wear the Tour de France yellow jersey, five Grand Tour overall wins.
  5. Cyclingnews — https://www.cyclingnews.com/riders/primoz-roglic/
    Supports: Late start in cycling, professional debut, transfer to WorldTour, former ski jumper background.