Fabian Wegmann
Cyclist with multiple national championships
Born
June 20th, 1980
44 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Germany
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Competed professionally in road cycling, achieving significant success in national and international races. Participated in the Tour de France multiple times, representing various teams. Acquired national titles in road race and time trial disciplines during the career.
Won German National Road Race Championships
Secured victories in the German National Time Trial Championships
Participated in several editions of the Tour de France
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