Why compare Chris Froome and Nairo Quintana?

Quintana has been a consistent rival to Froome, particularly in the Grand Tours, often finishing closely behind him in several editions of the Tour de France.

Chris Froome

Key numbers

  • Tour de France wins4
  • Olympic medals2
  • World Championship titles2

Top honours

  • Tour de France4 wins (2013, 2015, 2016, 2017)
  • Olympic GamesGold medal in time trial (2012, London)
  • World ChampionshipsGold medal in time trial (2017, Bergen)
  • All-Africa GamesGold medal in road race (2007, Algiers)
  • World ChampionshipsGold medal in team time trial (2013, Tuscany)
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Nairo Quintana

Key numbers

  • Grand Tours Won2
  • Tour de France Podiums2
  • Top 10 Grand Tour Finishes12
  • Major Stage Race WinsMultiple

Top honours

  • Giro d'ItaliaWinner (2014)
  • Vuelta a EspañaWinner (2016)
  • Tour de France2nd place (2013, 2015)
  • Tour of the Basque CountryWinner (2013)
  • Vuelta a BurgosWinner (2013, 2014)