Sam Gardner, Egham, Surrey (England)
PERSONAL: Born April 29, 1975
FINAL 2006 XTERRA EUROPEAN TOUR RANK: 7.
RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Former England National mountain bike hill climb champion and Vitruvian Half Ironman winner in 2005.
LAST YEAR: Finished 7th on the XTERRA European Tour last year by placing 11th at XTERRA France, 9th at XTERRA Italy, 4th at XTERRA Spain, 11th at XTERRA Denmark, and 9th at XTERRA United Kingdom. Finished 15th at the XTERRA World Championship in Maui.