Erik Zabel

Professional cyclist and coach

Erik Zabel - Professional cyclist and coach
Born

July 7th, 1970
54 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Germany

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A prominent figure in professional cycling, excelled as a sprinter and achieved significant success in various races throughout the career. Won the prestigious Paris-Roubaix race and was a multi-time winner of the Points Classification in the Tour de France. Transitioned into coaching after retirement from competitive cycling, contributing to the development of new cyclists in the sport.

Won the Paris-Roubaix in 2001

Secured the Points Classification in the Tour de France four times

Achieved success in multiple one-day races across Europe

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