Some ten years after he wrapped up his racing career he was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease, which he has now been living with for 20 years. He is active in his Davis Phinney Foundation, which works to improve the lives of hundreds of thousands of people living with Parkinson's.19 Feb 2020
How old is Davis Phinney?
62 years
What percent of people have Parkinson's?
It is estimated that PD affects 1 percent of the population over the age of 60. A small percentage of people with PD (4 percent of all cases) are diagnosed before the age of 50. Overall, as many as 1 million Americans are living with PD, and approximately 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with PD each year.19 Sept 2019
Is there any help for Parkinson's disease?
Parkinson's disease can't be cured, but medications can help control your symptoms, often dramatically. In some more advanced cases, surgery may be advised. Your doctor may also recommend lifestyle changes, especially ongoing aerobic exercise.
Is Davis Phinney still alive?
Davis Phinney (born ) is a retired professional road bicycle racer from the United States. He won 328 races in the 1980s and '90s, a record for an American, including two Tour de France stages. He has worked in media since retiring as a racer.
Does Davis Phinney have Parkinson's disease?
Meet Davis In 2000, after years of feeling not quite right, and an almost endless round of tests, Davis was diagnosed with young onset Parkinson's disease (YOPD).