Daniel Schorn
An Austrian cycling talent whose promising career was defined by powerful sprint finishes and a dedicated, team-first mentality on the road.
Born 1988 (age 38)·Austrian road racing cyclist·Birthday: October 21·Millennials
Biography
Daniel Schorn's story in professional cycling is one of a reliable workhorse, a rider who thrived in the specific, punishing demands of the European continental circuit. Hailing from Austria, he turned professional with the Elk Haus team, quickly establishing himself as a robust sprinter capable of contending in one-day races and tough stage finishes. His powerful frame made him a threat in reduced bunch sprints, particularly in the uphill finishes that suited his characteristics. Schorn spent the bulk of his career with German-based teams, most notably Bora–Argon 18, where he was a valued domestique and a opportunistic finisher. While he never broke through to the very top tier of WorldTour sprinting, his career was marked by consistency and respect within the peloton, racing professionally for nearly a decade before retiring to pursue new challenges off the bike.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Daniel was born in 1988, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Daniel Was Born
The biggest hits of 1988
#1 Movie
Rain Man
Best Picture
Rain Man
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Daniel's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1988Born
Pan Am Flight 103 bombed over Lockerbie
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $74,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Faith" — George MichaelBest Picture: Rain Man
1993Started school
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
2001Became a teenager
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2004Could drive
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2006Could vote
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Turned 21
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2018Turned 30
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 38 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the Austrian National Road Race Championships in 2011.
- Achieved multiple top-ten finishes in one-day classics on the UCI Europe Tour, including the Rund um Köln.
- Raced professionally for nine seasons with teams including Elk Haus, Bora–Argon 18, and Team Felbermayr–Simplon Wels.
Did You Know?
He won the Austrian national road race title in his third year as a professional.
His final professional team, Team Felbermayr–Simplon Wels, is based in his home country of Austria.
He retired from professional cycling at the age of 28.
“My job is to be in the right position at the finish, no matter the wind or cobbles.”
