Greenville's own George Hincapie is one of the most recognized cyclists in the world, with numerous championships and professional victories to his credit.
Celebrities
What do celebrities from Downtown Greenville have in common? Of course they're smart, beautiful, talented, and well-grounded. But they also know a good place when they find one.
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Lucas Glover - Golfer
U.S. Open champion, Lucas Glover, is one of Greenville's hometown heroes. His personality and determination make us proud to call him one of our own.
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Edwin McCain - Musician
Music sensation Edwin McCain is a Greenville-native and couldn't be more proud. From his choirboy days at Christ Church Episcopal to world tours, musician Edwin McCain has never forgotten who he is, or where he came from. McCain's big break came in 1990 with the hit single "I'll Be." When the album the song appeared on went gold, so did his career. He has been touring the world with the Edwin McCain Band ever since.
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Tyler Florence - Food Network
The Food Network's Tyler Florence is seldom far from his Greenville roots, despite his West Coast residency. To his credit, Florence conveys none of the foodie hauteur that some chefs seem to wear on their whites. Instead, he says, "I'm just a fan of all things that taste good."
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George Hincapie - Cyclist
Five-time Olympian and Greenville resident George Hincapie is the only cyclist to be a part of eight Tour de France winning teams. And since turning pro in 1994, he has secured national championships, world championships, and numerous other impressive victories all over the world.
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Leatherheads - George Clooney, Renee Zellweger
Leatherheads, a movie starring George Clooney and Renee Zellweger, was shot just a few miles from downtown Greenville. So close, in fact, the stars stopped by to say hello.