Fabian Wegmann

Cyclist with multiple national championships

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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