Songezo Jim Explained

Songezo Jim
Fullname:Songezo Jim
Birth Date:17 September 1990
Birth Place:Umtata, Transkei
Discipline:Road
Role:Rider
Amateuryears1:2018
Amateurteam1:Sampada Cycling Team
Proyears1:2011
Proteam1:Team Bonitas
Proyears2:2012–2016
Proyears3:2017
Proyears4:2019

Songezo Jim (born September 17, 1990 in Umtata) is a South African cyclist, who last rode for UCI Continental team .[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 Tour20152016
    Giro d'Italia144
    Tour de France
    Vuelta a España137
    Legend
    Did not compete
    DNFDid not finish

    Notes and References

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