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Jim Ochowicz
The basics
Quick Facts
| Intro | American racing cyclist and team manager | ||||
| A.K.A. | James Lionel Ochowicz | ||||
| Is | Athlete Sport cyclist | ||||
| From | United States of America | ||||
| Type | Sports | ||||
| Gender | male | ||||
| Birth | 23 December 1951, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, U.S.A. | ||||
| Age | 69 years | ||||
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| Peoplepill ID | jim-ochowicz |
The details
Biography
Jim Ochowicz (born December 23, 1951) is a former bicyclist and manager of the BMC Racing Team. He was inducted into the United States Bicycling Hall of Fame in 1997 as a contributor to the sport of cycling.
Ochowicz participated in the 1972 Summer Olympics in the 4 km team pursuit cycling event. He served as president of the USA Cycling Board of Directors from 2002–2006.
Team manager
In 1981, Ochowicz founded the successful 7-Eleven squad, which he managed through 1995. In 2007 he began the BMC Racing Team, which first competed on the international professional cycling circuit in 2010.
- 2013 Wall Street Journal – business relationship with Hein Verbruggen and Thomas Weisel.
Personal life
Jim Ochowicz is the husband of former track cyclist and Olympic speed skater Sheila Grace Young-Ochowicz and the father of Olympic speed skater Elli Ochowicz.
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