Alejandro Valverde

Cyclist with multiple Tour de France wins

Alejandro Valverde - Cyclist with multiple Tour de France wins
Born

April 25th, 1980
44 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Spain

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Born in 1980 in Spain, an accomplished professional cyclist with a successful career in road racing. Achievements include winning the World Championships in 2018 and securing multiple Grand Tour podiums. Competed successfully in numerous one-day races and stage races, showcasing versatility across different cycling disciplines. Valverde's career spanned over two decades, during which he accumulated numerous victories in prestigious events, including multiple wins at the Vuelta a España, as well as strong finishes in the Giro d'Italia and Tour de France.

Winning the UCI Road World Championships in 2018

Victories in the Vuelta a España

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