Iván Domínguez

Iván Domínguez (born May 28, 1976 in Havana) is a Cuban/USA professional road cyclist. In 2009, Domínguez, also known as "The Cuban Missile," acquired U.S. citizenship. [1]

Domínguez initially competed for the Cuban National Track and Road Team, where he achieved a Pan-American Gold Medal in 1997. He defected to the United States in 1998 at the Goodwill Games in NY. Settling in Miami with family members and friends. Despite facing language barriers and working in a Clothing Factory, he gradually gained success in local cycling races.

His return to high-level competition began in 2000 when he joined the elite amateur Cycle Science (FL) racing team. Built around him, the small team embarked on extensive tours across the country, traveling from Florida to California, New England, and back to Wisconsin before he secured his first professional contract in August.

Domínguez turned professional in 2001 with the Saturn Professional Cycling Team. Subsequently, he rode for Colavita Olive Oil, Health Net, Toyota-United, Fuji-Servetto, Rock Racing and Jamis Sutter Home.

A renowned sprinter, Domínguez was widely regarded as one of the best in America. He showcased his exceptional speed by winning Stage 7 of the 2007 Tour of California, Tour Of Georgia and Tour Of Missouri. Provided by Wikipedia