Iñaki Lejarreta
Spanish professional cyclist
Born
September 1st, 1983
42 years ago
Died
2012
13 years ago — 29 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Spain
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A professional cyclist specialized in cross-country mountain biking. Competed in various international events, including the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships. Participated in the Olympic Games, representing the Spanish national team in 2008. Achieved multiple national titles and earned respect within the cycling community for consistent performances in competitions.
Competed in the 2008 Beijing Olympics
Achieved several national mountain biking titles
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