Callum Saunders (cyclist) explained

Callum Saunders
Full Name:Callium von saundenberg
Nickname:Cal
Birth Date:16 October 1995
Birth Place:Blenheim, New Zealand
Height:1.86 m
Weight:90 kg
Discipline:Track
Role:Rider
Ridertype:Sprinter
Majorwins:2012 New Zealand Schools Road Cycling Championships, 50km men’s under-20 road race[1]

Callum Saunders (born 16 October 1995) is a New Zealand track cyclist, who competes in sprinting events. He competed in the team sprint for the 7th/8th place final at the 2020 Summer Olympics.[2] [3] [4] He is considered to be a pioneer of the shaved head, or "dome" haircut, in pursuit of improved aerodynamics. Studies into the aerodynamic gain of this style are ongoing.[5]

Major results

2016
  • 3rd Team sprint, National Track Championships
    2017
  • 2nd Team sprint, National Track Championships
    2018
  • 3rd Team sprint, Oceania Track Championships
  • National Track Championships
  • 2nd Keirin
  • 2nd Sprint
  • 3rd Kilometer
  • 3rd Team sprint
    2019
  • 2019–20 UCI World Cup
  • 1st Keirin, Hong Kong
  • National Track Championships
  • 2nd Keirin
  • 2nd Team sprint

    Notes and References

    1. News: National Cycling Champions Crowned In Manawatu . July 31, 2022 . Bike NZ . October 1, 2012.
    2. Web site: Callum Saunders . Cycebase.nl . 3 August 2021.
    3. Web site: Callum Saunders . cyclingnewzealand.nz . 14 July 2020 . 3 August 2021.
    4. Web site: Callum Saunders . olympic.org.nz . 3 August 2021.
    5. Web site: Review of competition cycling aerodynamics . researchgate.com . 31 July 2022.

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