Evgeny Kovalev (born 6 March 1989 in Moscow) is a Russian professional cyclist,[1] who last competed with the Russian Helicopters squad.[2] At the 2012 Summer Olympics, he competed in the Men's team pursuit for the national team.[3] His brother Ivan Kovalev is also a racing cyclist.[3]

Evgeny Kovalev
Kovalev in 2018
Personal information
Born (1989-03-06) 6 March 1989 (age 35)
Moscow, Russia
Team information
DisciplineTrack and road
RoleRider
Rider typeTrack: endurance
Professional teams
2011Itera–Katusha
2012–2013RusVelo
2014Russian Helicopters
Medal record
Men's track cycling
Representing  Russia
World Championships
Silver medal – second place 2011 Apeldoorn Team pursuit
European Championships
Silver medal – second place 2010 Pruszków Team pursuit
Silver medal – second place 2013 Apeldoorn Team pursuit
Bronze medal – third place 2011 Apeldoorn Team pursuit

Palmarès

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2009
1st Stage 2 Bałtyk–Karkonosze Tour
8th Tour of Vojvodina II
10th Trofeo Banca Popolare di Vicenza
2010
1st Stage 3 Grand Prix of Adygeya
2013
1st Stage 1 Vuelta Ciclista a Costa Rica
2014
1st Stage 5 Grand Prix Udmurtskaya Pravda

References

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  1. ^ "Evgeny Kovalev". London2012.com. The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Limited. Archived from the original on 11 September 2012. Retrieved 17 September 2012.
  2. ^ "Russian Helicopters (HCL) - RUS". UCI Continental Circuits. Union Cycliste Internationale. Archived from the original on 6 February 2014. Retrieved 5 February 2014.
  3. ^ a b Gallagher, Brendan (2 April 2012). "London 2012 Olympics: Australian Jack Bobridge stands in the way of GB and team pursuit glory". telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 20 October 2013.
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