Edvald Boasson Hagen

Professional cyclist and Classics specialist

Edvald Boasson Hagen - Professional cyclist and Classics specialist
Born

May 17th, 1987
38 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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