Alberto Contador is a retired professional cyclist from Spain, born on December 6, 1982. He is known for his exceptional climbing ability and has won several prestigious races, including the Tour de France, Giro d'Italia, and Vuelta a España. Contador is one of the few cyclists to have achieved the "Grand Tour" victory, winning all three major tours during his career. Contador began his professional career in 2003 and quickly gained recognition for his talent. He was a member of several teams, including Discovery Channel and Tinkoff-Saxo. Despite facing challenges, including a doping scandal, he remains a celebrated figure in the cycling world.