André Greipel

Professional cyclist with Tour de France wins

André Greipel - Professional cyclist with Tour de France wins
Born

July 16th, 1982
42 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Germany

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A professional cyclist specializing in sprinting, secured multiple stage wins in prestigious cycling tours. Achieved significant success in the Tour de France, clinching several stage victories. Competed for teams such as T-Mobile, HTC-Highroad, and Lotto-Soudal. Contributed to team success in various team events, showcasing exceptional sprinting skills and resilience throughout a notable career.

Won multiple stages in the Tour de France

Secured wins at the Giro d'Italia

Achieved victories in the Vuelta a España

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