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Nairo Alexander Quintana Rojas, ODB, (Cómbita, Boyacá, 4 February 1990) is a Colombian racing cyclist, currently riding for the Movistar Team.

Quintana is a specialist climber, known for his ability to launch sustained and repeated attacks on ascents of steep gradient. He is also a good time trialist, making him a consistent contender for General Classification at stage races. His best career results are winning the 2014 Giro d’Italia and 2016 Vuelta a España, as well as a 2nd place overall in the Tour de France of 2013 and 2015.

His brother Dayer Quintana is also a professional cyclist, and is a member of the Movistar Team.

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