Age, Biography and Wiki
Michael Turtur (Michael Colin Turtur) was born on 2 July, 1958 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia, is a Michael Colin Turtur is track cyclist. Discover Michael Turtur's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 65 years old?
| Popular As |
Michael Colin Turtur |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
65 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
| Born |
2 July 1958 |
| Birthday |
2 July |
| Birthplace |
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia |
| Nationality |
Australia
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He is a member of famous cyclist with the age 65 years old group.
Michael Turtur Height, Weight & Measurements
At 65 years old, Michael Turtur height not available right now. We will update Michael Turtur's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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| Height |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
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| Hair Color |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
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Michael Turtur Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Michael Turtur worth at the age of 65 years old? Michael Turtur’s income source is mostly from being a successful cyclist. He is from Australia. We have estimated Michael Turtur's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
cyclist |
Michael Turtur Social Network
Timeline
Michael Colin Turtur (born 2 July 1958 in Adelaide, South Australia) is a former track cyclist and Olympic gold medallist in the 4000m Team Pursuit at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles, with team members Dean Woods, Kevin Nichols and Michael Grenda, coached by Charlie Walsh.
Michael Turtur has competed in the Olympic Games and three Commonwealth Games, winning a total of five medals.
At the 1982 Brisbane Commonwealth Games, he won two gold medals in the men’s 4000m teams and individual pursuits, and a bronze medal in the 10 mile scratch race.
At the 1986 Edinburgh Commonwealth Games, he was the flag bearer for Australia and won a gold medal in the men’s 4000m team pursuit.
Following his cycling career, Mr Turtur went on to share his knowledge and experience by becoming the South Australian Institute of Sport Cycling Coach for five years.
From 1993 Michael Turtur was the manager and promoter of the Adelaide Super-Drome located in South Australia’s State Sports Park, which is the headquarters for the highly successful Australian Institute of Sport’s Women's and Men's Track Cycling Program.
Michael Turtur was Section Manager of the 1994 Victoria, Canada, Commonwealth Games Cycling Team, the 1995 World Championships, and the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games.
From the Tour Down Under's inception in 1999 by Michael Turtur, he has been its internationally recognized Race Director.
In 2011 he was a State Finalist in the Australian of the Year.
Michael Turtur was a television commentator for the Seven Network during its Olympics coverage.
In January 2018 Turtur was made an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for "distinguished service to cycling, particularly through the development and promotion of world-class road cycling events, and to the community of South Australia".
There is a cycling path named after Turtur in South Australia, following the Glenelg tram line.
Michael Turtur is on the Australian Sports Commission Board with Mr John Wylie AM, Chair, Mr David Gallop (Deputy Chair), Glenys Beauchamp (ex-officio), Alisa Camplin OAM, Sally Carbon OAM, Liz Ellis AM, John Lee, Margaret Osmond, Andrew Plympton, Ken Ryan, and Kyle Vander-Kuyp.
Michael Turtur is on the UCI board on the Management Committee of the Union Cycliste Internationale.
He is also president and chair of the track commission.
Turtur officially handed over the reins of Race Director to Stuart O'Grady at the end of 2020 race.
