Daniel Lloyd
Cyclist and sportscaster
Born
August 11th, 1980
44 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United Kingdom
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Born in England, a professional cyclist specialized in road racing. Competed in multiple national championships and was a member of various cycling teams throughout the career. Transitioned to sportscasting, providing analysis and commentary on cycling events for television and online platforms. Worked on coverage of major cycling tours, increasing visibility for the sport in the media.
Competed in the Tour de France
Provided commentary for cycling events
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