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Gee Atherton
Hi, my name is Gee Atherton. My
discipline is MTB downhill. My friends
call me Geeman. I was born on 26
February 1985 in Salisbury, UK. My
special talent is 4X. My philosophy of life
is to never be satisfied, and always
aim higher. My favourite music is
anything with big beats.
Bio
“If you’re in control, you aren’t going fast
enough…”
Known across the world of mountain biking as Gee, the middle Atherton sibling has
been a sensation in the sport since the age of 15.
In 2004, at the age of 19, Gee won his first Downhill World Cup on the technically
challenging track in the Austrian resort of Schladming. A win at this level may have
seemed inevitable after his results in the junior categories, including two World
Championship medals, but to gain it at such a young age was outstanding. That year
he also won the National Championships at his first attempt and has gone on to top
podiums the world over, finishing in the top five of the World Cup series every year
since, most notably taking gold at the 2008 World Championship alongside sister
Rachel, and securing the 2010 Mountain Bike World Cup crown.
With second at the inaugural Red Bull Rampage, the toughest of events to be judged on
creativity rather than speed, he demonstrated his all-round talent.
Gee placed second at the end of the 2013 World Cup Series, after a tough battle with the
Canadian Stevie Smith. That was on top of his victory at Crankworx Polygon Air DH in
Les 2 Alpes, and of his title as British downhill national champion 2013.
Gee headed into 2014 even more focused and determined. Taking the win at the World
Championship win at Hafjell was a highlight in the British rider’s season. He tore into
the World Cup competition in Cairns to take the win, but couldn’t find the pace for the
podium in a tough field, ultimately finishing his 2014 World Cup season 5th overall.
For 2015 he’s been training hard and fast and is in better shape then ever before, ready
to dial it in for another World Champion title.
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