Cadel Evans

In 2007 Cadel Evans was elevated to one of Australia's most prominent sportsmen after he became the highest ever placed Australian in the Tour de France when he finishing second, and the first Australian to win the UCI ProTour. Following this year's tour, Evans competed in the Beijing Olympics and despite suffering injuries and exhaustion he managed to claim fifth place in the time-trial and put in a courageous team effort in the road race. Recently voted by the public as Australian Sports Performer of the Year, Evans is favourite for this years Tour de France and will be a key member of the Australian Olympic team for Beijing and will strongly challenge for gold.