Daniel Schorn
Austrian professional cyclist and competitor
Born
October 21st, 1988
36 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Austria
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Competed in various cycling events, including road races and time trials. Achieved recognition in national and international competitions. Participated in the UCI Road World Championships multiple times. Successfully finished stages in prestigious races such as the Tour of Austria. Contributed to team successes in various cycling tours and championships.
Represented Austria in UCI Road World Championships
Competed in the Tour of Austria
Participated in European Road Championships
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