Songezo Jim (born September 17, 1990 in Umtata) is a South African cyclist, who last rode for UCI Continental team ProTouch.[1] He was named in the start list for the 2015 Vuelta a España,[2] becoming the first black South African rider to compete in the race.[3] He was named in the start list for the 2016 Giro d'Italia.[4]

Major results

2012
African Road Championships
3rd Under-23 road race
6th Road race
2013
4th Overall La Tropicale Amissa Bongo

Grand Tour general classification results timeline

Grand Tour 2015 2016
A pink jersey Giro d'Italia 144
A yellow jersey Tour de France
A red jersey Vuelta a España 137
Legend
Did not compete
DNF Did not finish

References

  1. ^ "Songezo Jim  » MTN - Qhubeka". Retrieved 7 March 2015.
  2. ^ "Vuelta a España 2015". Cycling Fever. Retrieved 21 August 2015.
  3. ^ "Dimension Data extend with six African riders". cyclingnews.com. 1 October 2015. Retrieved 1 October 2015.
  4. ^ "99th Giro d'Italia Startlist". Pro Cycling Stats. Retrieved 6 May 2016.

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