Who Is Chris Froome? Age, Biography and Wiki
Chris Froome, born on May 20, 1985, is a renowned British professional cyclist celebrated for his incredible achievements in the world of cycling. As of 2025, Chris is 39 years old. He rose to international fame when he won the prestigious Tour de France four times (2013, 2015, 2016, and 2017). Froome’s dedication to his sport has not only made him a household name but also a source of inspiration for aspiring athletes.
Froome's journey began in Nairobi, Kenya, where he spent his early childhood before moving to South Africa. He represents Great Britain in international competitions and has earned accolades for his exceptional climbing abilities, time trials, and tactical intelligence on the bike.
| Occupation | Cyclist |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | May 20, 1985 |
| Age | 40 Years |
| Birth Place | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Horoscope | Taurus |
| Country | Kenya |
Popularity
Chris Froome's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
Chris Froome stands at an impressive height of 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm) and maintains an athletic weight of approximately 150 pounds (68 kg). His lean physique is a crucial advantage in the cycling world, allowing for optimal performance during races. While he has not publicly shared detailed body measurements, his consistent training regime reflects his commitment to fitness and health.
The early part of Froome's 2012 season was wrecked by illness. He withdrew from the Volta ao Algarve with a severe chest infection, and blood tests showed the schistosoma parasites were still in his system. In March, while on a training ride, Froome collided with a 72-year-old pedestrian.
He returned to racing in May, for the Tour de Romandie, where he helped Wiggins win the race overall, before participating in a training camp on Teide in Tenerife with several of his teammates.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
Chris Froome is known to keep his personal life relatively private. He is married to Michelle Froome, an accomplished individual in her own right, and together they have welcomed several children, ensuring a supportive family environment for their young ones. While Froome's focus is primarily on his cycling career, he occasionally shares glimpses of his family life on social media, showcasing the balance he maintains between his professional and personal commitments.
His mother's parents had emigrated from Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England, to Kenya to run a crop farm. Whilst living abroad his parents maintained British customs with Sunday roast dinners and Beatles songs which contributed to his desire to represent Great Britain in cycling. In Kenya he would sell avocados and discarded bike parts.
Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Chris Froome's estimated net worth is around $6 million. His income primarily stems from his successful cycling career, endorsements, and partnerships with various brands. Over the years, Froome has secured lucrative contracts with teams and sponsors, significantly contributing to his overall wealth. His savvy investments and business ventures in the cycling industry have also played a pivotal role in enhancing his financial portfolio.
Froome won his fourth Tour de France title on 23 July 2017. He beat Rigoberto Urán by 54 seconds. Although Froome never won a stage during the 2017 Tour or any prior race during that calendar year, he was victorious thanks to his exceptional time trialing abilities showcased on the Grand Depart in Düsseldorf and on stage 20 in Marseille.
On 19 August, Froome started the Vuelta a España aiming to win it having finished 2nd on three occasions previously and had gone in as the overwhelming favourite. On stage 3 Froome attacked up the final climb with only Esteban Chaves able to follow him. They were pegged back on the descent and Vincenzo Nibali won the stage in the reduced sprint.
Froome finished 3rd and the bonus seconds at the line plus those he picked up at the intermediate sprint were enough to see him take the red jersey for the first time since 2011.
Career, Business and Investments
Chris Froome's illustrious career has not only included multiple Grand Tour victories but also participation in various cycling teams, including the iconic Team Sky (now known as INEOS Grenadiers). In addition to cycling, Froome has explored business opportunities, including collaborations with cycling brands and investments in fitness-oriented ventures. His dedication to the sport continues, with him regularly participating in high-profile races and events, inspiring both fans and fellow athletes alike.
After finishing primary school at the Banda School in Nairobi, Froome moved to South Africa as a 14-year-old to attend St. Andrew's School, a publicly funded school in Bloemfontein and St John's College, a boarding independent school in Johannesburg.
Froome attended St John's alongside South African-born Scott Spedding, who went on to a professional rugby union career including playing internationally for France. Whilst in South Africa he was the school's cycling captain and kept in contact with Kinjah. He then studied economics for two years at the University of Johannesburg.
In South Africa Froome started to participate in road cycling. On one of his school holidays, his home club gifted him with a second-hand yellow jersey. Being unaware of the Tour de France, he failed to see the significance.
Social Network
Chris Froome is active on various social media platforms, where he engages with fans and shares insights into his life as a professional cyclist. You can find him on:
- Instagram: @chrisfroome
- Twitter: @chrisfroome
- Facebook: Chris Froome
Throughout his career Froome has faced a series of allegations that he exploited a loophole in cycling's anti-doping regulations to use performance-enhancing drugs and in 2023 his former coach was banned for violating anti-doping rules and tampering with anti-doping investigations.
In 2019 a serious training crash before the Critérium du Dauphiné halted Froome's career, after he broke numerous bones including his pelvis, femur and four ribs. Although he managed to recover following surgery to return to the peloton in 2020, he struggled to regain his former form.
He left Ineos Grenadiers at the end of 2020 to join Israel Start-Up Nation but his form struggles continued through the 2021 season, with Froome failing to contend seriously in stage races since his accident.
His post-accident struggles drew comparisons with former grand tour contender and three-time podium winner Joseba Beloki who infamously crashed out of the 2003 Tour de France while in contention for the victory, and never recovered his former grand tour form.
His most notable Grand Tour accomplishment post-accident was a 3rd-place finish on the Alpe d'Huez stage of the 2022 Tour de France. Froome was in the top 30 overall on general classification when forced to pull out by illness.
Education
While specific details about Chris Froome's formal education are limited, he is known to have studied at the prestigious St. John's College in Johannesburg, South Africa. His dedication to cycling eventually led him to focus primarily on sports, demonstrating that his passion and commitment to his craft outweighed conventional academic pursuits.
Froome turned professional in 2007, aged 22, with the South African team, Konica Minolta, withdrawing from university two years into his degree in economics. He competed from April to September in the U23 Nations Cup for the Union Cycliste Internationale's World Cycling Centre (WCC) team based in Aigle, Switzerland.
In May he rode his first stage race, the Giro delle Regioni, winning stage five, riding for WCC. In late-May he won stage six of the Tour of Japan, attacking from a breakaway in the fourteen-lap circuit in Shuzenji. In June he competed at the "B" world championships in Cape Town, placing second to China's Haijun Ma in the 26.8 km time trial.
