Sepp Kuss, an American professional cyclist from Durango, Colorado, cemented his place in cycling history by winning the prestigious 2023 Vuelta a España.
The remarkable achievement makes him the first American to win the title since the legendary Chris Horner in 2013. Kuss, who rides for UCI WorldTeam Visma–Lease a Bike, has consistently proven his talent as a talented climber.
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- Full name: Sepp Kuss
- Stage name: Sepp Kuss
- Date of birth: September 13, 1994
- Age: 29 years old
- Place of birth: Durango, Colorado, United States
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: Cyclist
- Height: 1.82 m
- Parents: Dolph Kuss and Sabina Kuss
- Siblings: Unknown
- Spouse: Noemi Ferre Fernandez
- Children: Unknown
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $5 million
Early life and education
Sepp Kuss was born on September 13, 1994, in Durango, Colorado, United States. He was raised by his parents, Dolph Kuss and Sabina Kuss. Dolph Kuss is a Nordic skiing coach who led the United States national team to the Olympics. It is unknown if Sepp Kuss has any siblings.
Kuss holds a degree in advertising from the University of Colorado. As a student, he initially focused on mountain biking, excelling at the sport and winning numerous collegiate titles. Kuss is of Slovenian descent, although his religious beliefs are not public.
Career
Sepp Kuss began his mountain biking career as a junior at the University of Colorado Boulder, where he won three national collegiate titles in cross-country and short track.
After graduating, Kuss focused on road cycling, starting the 2016 season with the Gateway Harley Davidson/Trek amateur team. His first major professional win came that year at the Redlands Bicycle Classic.
Kuss then joined the Rally Cycling team in 2016 and 2017 before signing with LottoNL–Jumbo in 2018. That year, he won three stages and the overall standings at the Tour of Utah and also participated in his first Grand Tours: the 2018 Vuelta a España and the 2019 Giro d’Italia.
In the following years, Kuss continued to support his team leaders, serving as the rider for Primož Roglič’s victories at the 2020 Vuelta a España and the 2023 Giro d’Italia. He made his big breakthrough in 2021, winning stage 15 of the Tour de France after an impressive solo attack.
Kuss cemented his place as America’s top stage rider in 2023, becoming the first American to win the Vuelta a España since Chris Horner in 2013. He continued in a supporting role for Roglič’s Giro win and Jonas Vingegaard’s Tour de France win. Kuss will defend his Vuelta title in August 2024, although he was forced to miss the 2024 Tour de France due to a positive COVID-19 test.
Social media
- Instagram Name: @seppkuss
- Twitter Username: @seppkuss
Personal life
Sepp Kuss is married to famous Spanish cyclist Noemi Ferre Fernandez. The couple met while Kuss was racing in Spain and married in 2022. It is unclear whether Sepp and Noemi have children together as details about this are not known to the media.
Net worth
Sepp Kuss, a successful professional cyclist, has an estimated net worth of around $5 million. This substantial net worth comes primarily from his successful cycling career, which includes lucrative earnings from race winnings, endorsement deals, and his contract with the elite Team Jumbo-Visma team.
As a high-performance cyclist, Kuss can receive a significant salary and bonuses from his team, in addition to bonuses from winning major cycling events.
Furthermore, his growing talent and fame have made him an attractive partner for many sponsorships and endorsement deals, further bolstering his net worth.
