Annemiek van Vleuten
Professional cyclist with world titles
Born
October 8th, 1982
42 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Netherlands
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A professional cyclist excelling in road racing disciplines, achieved significant success in both national and international competitions. Claimed multiple world championship titles, particularly in time trial and road race formats. Competed for the Dutch national team and rode for top professional teams in Europe, including Movistar Team. Gained acclaim for dominating stages at prestigious events such as the Giro Rosa and the Women’s Tour de France. Demonstrated resilience and skill, particularly noted for a remarkable victory at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics held in 2021.
Won the gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Secured multiple UCI Road World Championships
Domination in the Giro Rosa stages
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