Let's make this birthday one to remember.

47 years old (Born on February 05, 1978)

Happy Birthday, Samuel Sanchez! You're the only cyclist who can pedal uphill faster than most of us roll downhill. Your golden ride at the 2008 Beijing Olympics still shines brighter than your helmet on a sunny day—truly legendary!

And let's not forget that epic podium finish in the 2010 Tour de France; third place never looked so good or felt more victorious. May you continue to race through life with fewer flat tires and plenty of cake-fueled energy boosts. Keep pedaling strong, champ—we're all just trying to keep up behind you (far behind). Enjoy your special day!