Alexei Markov

Alexei Markov
Personal information
Full nameAlexei Mikhailovich Markov
Алексей Михайлович Марков
Born (1979-05-26) 26 May 1979
Moscow, Soviet Union
Height1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight78 kg (172 lb)
Team information
Current teamRetired
DisciplineRoad & Track
RoleRider
Rider typeSprinter
Amateur team
1999–2000Lokosphinx
Professional teams
2001–2002Itera
2003Lokomotiv
2004Hoop–CCC–Polsat
2005Milaneza–Maia
2006–2007Caisse d'Epargne–Illes Balears
2008Katyusha
2009Team Katusha
2012RusVelo
Medal record
Representing  Russia
Men's road bicycle racing
World Championships
1997 San Sebastián Junior time trial
Men's track cycling
Olympic Games
1996 Atlanta Team pursuit
2000 Sydney Points race
2008 Beijing Madison
World Championships
1997 Perth Individual pursuit
2011 Apeldoorn Team pursuit
1999 Berlin Team pursuit
2008 Manchester Individual pursuit
European Elite Championships
2012 Panevėžys Team pursuit
2010 Pruszków Team pursuit

Alexei Mikhailovich Markov (Алексей Михайлович Марков; born 26 May 1979 in Moscow) is a Russian former professional track and road bicycle racer. Standing about 1.81 m tall and weighing around 80–81 kg, Markov was regarded as a versatile rider capable in sprints and time-trials.

During his career, he scored multiple stage victories in European road races, including wins in the Volta ao Algarve, Vuelta a La Rioja, Tour of Sochi, and Tour of China. Concurrently, on the track, he earned medals in team pursuits and points races at both world cup and Olympic events.

After retiring from competitive racing, Markov transitioned into team management and directorial roles. For example, he has served as a sports director for teams like RusVelo, contributing to the sport off the bike as well.