Daniel Oss

Italian cyclist with notable team roles

Daniel Oss - Italian cyclist with notable team roles
Born

January 13th, 1987
38 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Italy

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Competed as a professional cyclist primarily in road racing. Represented various teams, including Liquigas-Cannondale and BORA-hansgrohe. Participated in grand tours such as the Tour de France and Giro d'Italia. Achieved multiple top finishes in one-day races, showcasing skills in both sprint and climbing stages.

Raced in the Tour de France

Participated in the Giro d'Italia

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