Ellen van Dijk

Dutch professional cyclist and world champion

Ellen van Dijk - Dutch professional cyclist and world champion
Born

February 11th, 1987
38 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Netherlands

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Born in 1987 in the Netherlands, a professional cyclist who has competed in road racing and time trials. Achieved significant success in international competitions and became a world champion in the individual time trial discipline. Represented the national team in various championships, including the UCI Road World Championships. Active in both individual and team events, contributing to the successes of her teams in prestigious races.

Won the UCI Road World Championships

Competed in multiple Olympic Games

Secured multiple titles in European Championships

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