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Ben Swift (Benjamin Ian Swift) was born on 5 November, 1987 in Rotherham, England, United Kingdom, is a British racing cyclist. Discover Ben Swift'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 36 years old?

Popular As Benjamin Ian Swift
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Age 36 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born 5 November, 1987
Birthday 5 November
Birthplace Rotherham, England, United Kingdom
Nationality United Kingdom

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Ben Swift Height, Weight & Measurements

At 36 years old, Ben Swift height is 1.79m and Weight 69 kg.

Physical Status
Height 1.79m
Weight 69 kg
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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.

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Ben Swift Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ben Swift worth at the age of 36 years old? Ben Swift’s income source is mostly from being a successful Cyclist. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated Ben Swift's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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Source of Income Cyclist

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Timeline

1987

Benjamin Ian Swift (born 5 November 1987) is a British professional track and road racing cyclist, who currently rides for UCI WorldTeam.

2003

In 2003, he came second to fellow Olympian Steven Burke in the under 16 national scratch race championship.

2004

As a junior rider, Swift competed at the Junior Commonwealth Games, taking bronze in the points race, he won two national titles, the junior points race championship in 2004 followed by the junior scratch race in 2005.

2005

He also competed in the senior scratch race in 2005, demonstrating his ability by finishing third to take the bronze medal.

Swift began competing internationally, winning several madison events.

2007

He made his professional road debut in August 2007 joining as a trainee during which time he won the King of the Mountains title in the Tour of Britain.

2008

During 2008 he raced for the British Cycling development team and won his first UCI ranked race.

He represented Great Britain in the 2008 Olympic Games road race and at the UCI Road World Championships where he finished fourth in the under 23 race.

After the championships he signed a two-year professional contract with the new Russian.

2009

In 2009 he was selected to ride the Giro d'Italia, taking a third-place finish in stage 2.

He took his first professional win on the seventh stage of the Tour of Britain, leading Katusha teammate Filippo Pozzato in a one-two finish.

Swift spoke with Cyclingnews.com in 2009, describing himself as "an allrounder, who can do well in the Classics and win stages. 'My weakness is in the time trial. I don't like doing them and I'm not really that good at them.'"

2010

Swift joined the newly formed British-based in January 2010.

His transfer to Sky from Team Katusha part way through his contract was instrumental in the Union Cycliste Internationale considering new regulations for the transfer of riders between teams.

During his first season with Sky Swift's most significant result came at the Tour de Picardie, at which he won one stage, the general classification, the points classification and best young rider.

2011

2011 saw Swift win his first stage of a UCI World Tour race, winning stage two of the Tour Down Under in Adelaide.

Four days later he also won stage six.

Swift won Stage 2 of the Tour of California, and took the lead of the race, after Stage 1 was cancelled due to adverse weather.

2012

Swift won the scratch race at the 2012 UCI Track Cycling World Championships and the men's elite road race at the 2019 and 2021 British National Road Race Championships.

In 2012 he won the World Championship Men's Scratch Race, becoming Great Britain's first ever World Scratch Champion.

In 2012 Swift focused on track cycling with a view to representing Great Britain in the 2012 Olympic Games.

On 4 April, Swift won the Scratch Race at the World Championships to take the rainbow jersey.

He finished second in the points race, and joined forces with Geraint Thomas to take silver in the madison.

Swift was scheduled to ride the Giro d'Italia, but was forced to withdraw after suffering a broken shoulder in a crash during a training ride the week before.

Although he failed to gain selection from the long list for the British Olympic team, he was picked for the Team Sky squad for the Tour de Pologne, winning the second and fifth stages, as well as wearing that Tour's red-and-white points classification jersey Swift was selected as Sky's sprinter at the 2012 Vuelta a España, and finished second on Stage 18.

2014

In March 2014, Swift achieved one of his biggest results to date by finishing third in Milan–San Remo.

2015

Swift was selected for the Tour de France ahead of Greg Henderson, and finished 6th on Stage 15.

In April 2015, Swift crashed out of the newly created Tour de Yorkshire, injuring his shoulder.

2016

On 19 March 2016, Swift finished second in Milan–San Remo, being narrowly outsprinted by Arnaud Démare.

After seven seasons with Sky, in September 2016 Swift announced that he would join on a two-year deal from 2017 in order to seek more opportunities to ride for himself.

2018

His cousin, Connor Swift, is also an English professional road racing cyclist, and the 2018 British champion.

Swift was born in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, he began cycling with Mossley Cycle Racing Team aged 12.

In October 2018, Swift rejoined for the 2019 season.

2019

In June 2019, Swift won the British National Road Race Championships in Norwich, beating team leader Ian Stannard.

In September 2019, Swift signed a new contract to remain with Team Ineos until the end of the 2021 season.

Swift said he had 'found a renewed enthusiasm and motivation for the sport'.

As of July 2023 he was still part of the Ineos Grenadiers’ squad.