Nikita Tsvetkov | |
Birth Date: | 2005 2, df=yes |
Height: | 1.80 m[1] |
Weight: | 67 kg |
Role: | Rider |
Amateuryears1: | 2022 |
Amateurteam1: | Cannibal Team |
Amateuryears2: | 2023 |
Amateurteam2: | Team Culture Vélo U19 |
Proyears1: | 2024– |
Nikita Tsvetkov (born 14 February 2005) is a Russian-Uzbekistani cyclist who currently competes for UCI Continental team in road cycling and Tashkent City Track Team in track cycling.[2] Tsvetkov competed in his youth for the Russian Cycling Federation, becoming a Russian junior champion twice.[3] In 2023, Tsvetkov moved to the Uzbekistani Cycling Federation and began competing under the flag of Uzbekistan in international races.[4] During the 2023 season, Tsvetkov competed for Uzbekistan at the 2022 Asian Games in track cycling, competing in the Madison and the team pursuit.[5] In 2024, Tsvetkov moved to the professional level, signing to compete for UCI team Tashkent City Professional Cycling. Tsvetkov won the Uzbekistan National Time Trial Championships in 2024.[6]
Tsvetkov was selected to represent Uzbekistan in the Men's road race at the 2024 Summer Olympics.[7] Tsvetkov started, but failed to finish.