Nationality: Polish
2014 world champion Michal Kwiatkowski is one of several Polish riders at the top of the WorldTour, as the nation enjoys a stunning cycling resurgence in recent years.
Along with Rafal Majka, Przemysław Niemiec, Bartosz Huzarski and Marcin Białobłocki, Kwiatkowski is leading a new generation of Polish riders on the world stage. But the Team Ineos rider is the best of the current crop, having performed consistently in a variety of races and taken wins at Milan-San Remo, Strade Bianche, Amstel Gold Race and Volta ao Algarve.
An impressive 11th in his debut Tour de France in 2013, Kwiatkowski went on to better things in 2015 with a more focused programme. Attacking the spring Classics, he won Strade Bianche by riding away from Peter Sagan before placing top five in all three of the Ardennes classics.
>>> Michal Kwiatkowski: my year as world champion
Kwiatkowski made a mockery of the so-called curse of the rainbow jersey in 2015, winning the Paris-Nice prologue en route to the young rider's jersey, followed by fourth in the Tour of Flanders and victory in the Amstel Gold Race, finishing a respectable eight in the World Championship road race, three seconds behind Peter Sagan.
In 2017, Kwiatkowski enjoyed his biggest win to date, claiming Milan-San Remo ahead of Sagan after winning Strade Bianche for a second time earlier in the season. The Pole went on to regain his Time Trialling national jersey as he smashed the Polish national championships for the first time since 2014.
2018 also was a successful year, with wins at Tirreno-Adriatico, the Tour de Pologne and Volta ao Algarve. He also played an important role in Thomas' win in the Tour de France.
Whilst 2019 hasn't seen as dazzling results, there has still been much to celebrate, with the Pole often being seen at the pointy end of the race during the TdF, with teammate Bernal taking the overall victory.
Major results: 2017 Milan-San Remo | 2017 Strade Bianche | 2015 Amstel Gold Race | 2015 Paris-Nice prologue | 2014 UCI road world championship | 2014 Strade Bianche | 2014 Volta ao Algarve
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Ineos Grenadiers win first pro race in 226 days as Michał Kwiatkowski triumphs at Clásica Jaén
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Existentialism to euphoria: Michał Kwiatkowski on his 'unexpected' Tour de France mountain stage win
The Ineos Grenadiers rider did not expect to survive out front, but he held off the GC riders to take second Tour stage win
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'You have to wait with the euphoria' — Michał Kwiatkowski after photo-finish win at the Amstel Gold Race
Second year in a row that Dutch race is decided on the line in Valkenburg
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Michał Kwiatkowski reveals he finished in front group of Milan-San Remo while suffering with broken rib
Michał Kwiatkowski has revealed his finished among the favourites in Milan-San Remo while suffering a broken rib.
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Michał Kwiatkowksi wins first ever Grand Tour stage on Tour de France 2020 stage 18
Michał Kwiatkowski took his first ever Grand Tour stage win on stage 18 of the Tour de France 2020, after being gifted the victory by his team-mate Richard Carapaz.
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Michał Kwiatkowski believes he can mirror Geraint Thomas' transition to Grand Tour contender
Michał Kwiatkowski believes he has the ability to win the Tour de France and hopes to mirror the success of team-mate Geraint Thomas.
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Michal Kwiatkowski targets second career Monument glory at Liège-Bastogne-Liège 2019
Michal Kwiatkowski is targeting a second Monument to add to his already glowing palmarès at this year’s Liège-Bastogne-Liège.
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Michal Kwiatkowski to ride on after crash before Lago de Covadonga on Vuelta a España stage 15
Team Sky's Vuelta frontman vows to press on after crashes hinder GC chance
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Pascal Ackermann sprints to victory on Critérium du Dauphiné stage two as Impey takes overall lead
Race leader Kwiatkowski crashed with just over a kilometre remaining and was able to get to the finish of stage two
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Peter Sagan: 'If I win Milan-San Remo like Kwiatkowski, I'm not happy'
The world champion says he'd rather put on a show than win by following the wheels like Michal Kwiatkowski did in his Milan-San Remo victory
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Michal Kwiatkowski wins Tirreno-Adriatico overall, Geraint Thomas third
Rohan Dennis wins decisive final time trial stage in Tirreno-Adriatico as Michal Kwiatkowski takes the overall victory
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Michal Kwiatkowski attacks to win Volta ao Algarve stage five and claim overall victory
Geraint Thomas was unable to hold onto his lead, finishing in a group 1-42 down on his team-mate
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Michal Kwiatkowski: It's going to be difficult to top 2017 success
The former world champion says he'll return to the cobbles during his spring campaign
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Michal Kwiatkowski to ride for Team Sky until at least 2020 after signing new contract
Star Tour de France domestique Michal Kwiatkowski will stay at Team Sky until at least 2020 after signing a new three year contract with the British team.
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Michal Kwiatkowski's stellar season reflected in his rise up the WorldTour ranking
After his San Sebastian victory, Michal Kwiatkowski moves up to second in the latest UCI WorldTour ranking behind Greg Van Avermaet
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Michal Kwiatkowski wins Clásica San Sebastián 2017
Former world champion Michal Kwiatkowski finished off a perfect performance for Team Sky with victory in the Basque Country at the Clásica San Sebastián
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Philippe Gilbert beats Michal Kwiatkowski to victory at Amstel Gold Race
Philippe Gilbert continues his fine 2017 with a fourth victory in the Dutch Classic Amstel Gold Race
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Michal Kwiatkowski’s Strava stats show the incredible power it takes to win Milan-San Remo
If you were under any doubt how good Michal Kwiatkowski was at Milan-San Remo, then his Strava stats (including power data) tell the story.
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Brilliant Michal Kwiatkowski edges out Peter Sagan to win Milan-San Remo 2017
Michal Kwiatkowski (Team Sky) took a brilliant victory in the 2017 Milan-San Remo, edging out Peter Sagan in a three-up sprint finish.
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This is what it takes to win Strade Bianche: Michal Kwiatkowski's ride on Strava
Michal Kwiatkowski's fine ride at Saturday's Strade Bianche is now on Strava, so you can cast your eye over the numbers needed to win such a race
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Michal Kwiatkowski takes sensational victory at Strade Bianche 2017
Michal Kwiatkowski recaptured his old form by beating Greg Van Avermaet, Tim Wellens and Zdenek Stybar to the line of Strade Bianche in Siena
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Michal Kwiatkowski braves heavy snow and freezing temperatures to recon Milan-San Remo (video)
Michal Kwiatkowski looks seriously motivated to defend his Milan-San Remo title after heading out for a recon in heavy snow and freezing temperatures.
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Michal Kwiatkowski moves closer to Tirreno-Adriatico victory
Michal Kwiatkowski minimises losses against rivals on stage four of Tirreno-Adriatico
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Michal Kwiatkowski: my year as world champion
The 24-year-old’s all-round ability helped him slip the pack to take an epic solo World Championship win in Ponferrada last year. He spoke to CW about life with the rainbow bands and his imminent title defence
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Michal Kwiatkowski thanks Peter Kennaugh for setting him up for Vuelta red jersey
Peter Kennaugh helped his teammate Michal Kwiatkowski to fourth place in the sprint on the second stage of the Vuelta a España and a stint in the red jersey
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Cancellara, Kwiatkowski, Valverde: Star-studded top 10 on second day of Challenge Mallorca
Big names in the top 10 of the Trofeo Andratx, the second day of the Challenge Mallorca as Gianluca Brambilla takes solo victory
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Kwiatkowski to Sagan: 'Sometimes you win by being the smartest, not the strongest'
The 2017 Milan-San Remo winner responds to Sagan's comments over how he won the Italian Monument
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Cavendish and Kwiatkowski to race Tour de San Luis
Omega Pharma - Quick-Step announce both Mark Cavendish and Michal Kwiatkowski will be starting their 2015 season at the Tour de San Luis.
