Carsten Wolf
Professional cyclist and competitor
Born
August 26th, 1964
60 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Germany
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Born in Germany in 1964, a professional cyclist participated in various road racing competitions throughout the 1980s and 1990s. Represented Germany in national and international events, contributing to the country's presence in the cycling sport. Achieved notable results during several championships, further establishing a reputation within the cycling community.
Competed in multiple editions of the Tour de France
Participated in World Cycling Championships
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