Martin ‘Cochise’ Rodriguez, Legend of Colombian Cycling, Admitted to Hospital
This Friday, September 4, Martin Emilio ‘Cochise’ Rodriguez Gutierrez, a true legend of Colombian cycling, was admitted to the Clinica Medellin de Occidente, in the Antioquian capital. Medical reports known this Saturday indicate that the four-time champion of the Vuelta a Colombia and also former world cycling champion woke up with a notable improvement, but […]
Martin Emilio "Cochise" Rodriguez Gutierrez, a legendary figure in Colombian cycling, was admitted to Clinica Medellin de Occidente on Friday, September 4. This news comes after his wife Maria Cristina informed his team that he had shown improvement, but still required continued treatment. The 84-year-old was recognized with a tribute from Medellin's Mayor's Office last March, and in March 2023, the velodrome named after him was renovated.
Rodriguez, who began his career as a domestique for Felice Gimondi, made history by being the first Colombian cyclist to win stages in a Grand Tour. He also broke the amateur world hour record and claimed the world champion title in the 4,000-meter individual pursuit. Rodriguez's remarkable career included winning four Vuelta a Colombia titles and an impressive 39 stage wins.
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