Edvald Boasson Hagen
Professional cyclist and Classics specialist
Born
May 17th, 1987
37 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Norway
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Professional cyclist from Norway, active in the road cycling discipline. Competed for teams such as Team Sky and Dimension Data. Achieved significant success in various prestigious races. Demonstrated notable abilities in both one-day races and multi-stage events. Won multiple stages at the Tour de France and Giro d'Italia, showcasing versatility and endurance. Secured victories in various Classics, including the Norwegian national road race championships.
Won stages at the Tour de France
Claimed victory at the Giro d'Italia stages
Achieved multiple wins in Norwegian national championships
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