Age, Biography and Wiki
Michael Woods (Michael Russell Woods) was born on 12 October, 1986 in East York, Ontario, Canada, is a Canadian cyclist. Discover Michael Woods'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 37 years old?
| Popular As |
Michael Russell Woods |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
37 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
| Born |
12 October, 1986 |
| Birthday |
12 October |
| Birthplace |
East York, Ontario, Canada |
| Nationality |
Canada
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He is a member of famous Cyclist with the age 37 years old group.
Michael Woods Height, Weight & Measurements
At 37 years old, Michael Woods height is 1.75 m and Weight 64 kg.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
1.75 m |
| Weight |
64 kg |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Michael Woods's Wife?
His wife is Elly Woods
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Elly Woods |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Michael Woods Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Michael Woods worth at the age of 37 years old? Michael Woods’s income source is mostly from being a successful Cyclist. He is from Canada. We have estimated Michael Woods'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 Woods Social Network
Timeline
Michael Russell Woods (born 12 October 1986) is a Canadian professional racing cyclist, who rides for UCI WorldTeam.
An accomplished runner as well, Woods was the first person who has run a sub-four-minute mile to complete the Tour de France.
Woods' first sport was ice hockey and his childhood ambition was to play as a left wing for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Prior to becoming a cyclist, Woods was a promising middle-distance runner, setting Canadian national junior records in the mile and 3000 metres in 2005, as well as taking the gold medal in the 1500 metres at the 2005 Pan American Junior Athletics Championships.
However, he suffered a recurring stress fracture in his left foot, exacerbated by excessive training and racing, resulting in his running his last race in 2007.
Woods underwent surgery twice in order to correct the problem without success.
He took up cycling initially as cross-training before friends persuaded him to enter races.
Woods was taught English at school by Paul Dewar, who was later elected as a Member of Parliament.
Woods attended the University of Michigan on a track athletic scholarship, graduating in 2008.
While at Michigan, he was coached by Ron Warhurst.
It was the first medal for Canada at the World Championships since Svein Tuft's silver medal in the time trial in 2008, and their first medal in the road race since Steve Bauer's bronze-medal performance in 1984.
Woods began cycling professionally with in 2013.
On 20 August 2015 it was announced that Woods would join for the 2016 cycling season.
In 2016, Woods was officially named in Canada's 2016 Olympic team.
Woods was also named in the start list for the 2017 Giro d'Italia.
He finished the 2017 Giro, his first grand tour, in 38th place, taking two fifth-place stage finishes along the way and helping teammate Pierre Rolland to win a stage.
Woods was later named in the start list for the 2017 Vuelta a España where he finished his second Grand Tour in 7th place, taking one third-place finish and five top-tens.
In 2018, Woods scored what he described as "the best result of my career" by finishing second in the Liège–Bastogne–Liège race.
In September 2018, Woods won Stage 17 of the Vuelta a España, which finished up a steep climb to Balcón de Bizkaia.
On 30 September, Woods finished third in the road race at the UCI Road World Championships in Innsbruck, Austria.
In July 2019, he was named in the startlist for the 2019 Tour de France.
In October 2019 he won the oldest classic race, the 100th edition of Milano–Torino.
In August 2020, it was announced that Woods was to join from the 2021 season, on a three-year contract.
He represented Canada at the 2020 Summer Olympics and finished in fifth place in the men's individual road race.
In 2023, Woods won stage 9 of the Tour de France with a spectacular climb on the Puy de Dôme, making up over 1 minute in the last few kilometres to win the race.
