Isaac Gálvez

Cyclist; World Champion in Madison.

Isaac Gálvez - Athletes & Sports Figures born 1975
Born

1975
51 years ago

Died
Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Spain

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Gálvez was a Spanish cyclist specializing in track events, particularly the Madison. Achievements in cycling include winning the UCI Track Cycling World Championships in 2006 alongside teammate Carlos Pino. He also competed in various international competitions, contributing to the cycling scene in Spain. Gálvez's career was marked by dedication to the sport until his untimely death in 2006, which occurred following a tragic crash during a competition in his home country.

Won UCI Track Cycling World Championships in 2006

Competed in prestigious cycling events

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