Greg Henderson, born on September tenth, nineteen seventy-six, is a distinguished former professional cyclist from New Zealand, known for his remarkable achievements on both track and road. His professional career spanned from two thousand two to two thousand seventeen, during which he showcased his exceptional talent and determination.
Henderson's illustrious career includes a notable victory in the fifteen-kilometre scratch race at the two thousand four World Championships. In road cycling, he excelled by winning the points competition at the Tour de Georgia in both two thousand five and two thousand eight, solidifying his reputation as a formidable competitor.
Throughout his career, he represented New Zealand in five Olympic Games and completed eleven Grand Tours. His participation in four Commonwealth Games resulted in four medals, including a gold in the points race in two thousand two. A key figure in the cycling community, Henderson served as the main lead-out man for André Greipel during their time together at T-Mobile Team and Lotto–Soudal.
In addition to his impressive international accolades, Henderson claimed seventeen New Zealand track and road titles and secured eight World Cup track gold medals. He was honored as New Zealand Track Cyclist of the Year for three consecutive years from two thousand one to two thousand three and was recognized as Athlete of the Year in Otago, New Zealand, during the same period.