Antonio "Tony" Cruz (born October 31, 1971) is an American former professional

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from the

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, who last rode for

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. In 1999 Cruz was the USPRO National Criterium Champion, and became professional. In 2000 he finished 3rd at the USPRO National Championships Criterium in Downer’s Grove,

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. In 2004 and 2006 Tony Cruz won the

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. He also finished fourth on stage 16 of the

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. He is of Mexican American descent.

Major results

;1999 :1st

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;2000 :1st 1 stage, Solano Bicycle Race :1st U.S. Olympic Road Race Trials, Member U.S. Olympic Road Team ;2001 :1st 1 stage,

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;2004 :1st

:1st 1 stage,

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;2005 :1st

;2006 :1st

References

External links

VeloBios Cruz ProfileAmgen Tour of California Web
* 1971 births Living people American male cyclists Cyclists at the 2000 Summer Olympics Olympic cyclists for the United States Sportspeople from Long Beach, California American sportspeople of Mexican descent 21st-century American sportsmen {{US-cycling-bio-stub