Alejandro Valverde
Cyclist with multiple Tour de France wins
Born
April 25th, 1980
45 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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