Sepp Kuss, born on September thirteenth, nineteen ninety-four, in Durango, Colorado, is an accomplished American professional cyclist. He currently rides for the UCI WorldTeam Visma–Lease a Bike. Kuss made headlines in twenty twenty-three when he won the Vuelta a España, marking a significant milestone as the first American to triumph in a Grand Tour since Chris Horner's victory in two thousand thirteen.
Initially starting his athletic journey as a mountain biker, Kuss showcased his talent by winning three collegiate national championships at the University of Colorado Boulder. In two thousand sixteen, he transitioned to road cycling, rapidly advancing from amateur competitions to the WorldTour within just two years. His exceptional climbing abilities have established him as a formidable force in the cycling world.
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