Jan Ullrich
Cyclist and Tour de France winner
Born
December 2nd, 1973
51 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Germany
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A prominent road bicycle racer, competed from the mid-1990s to the early 2000s. Secured the 1997 Tour de France victory, marking a significant achievement in the sport. Gained acclaim for consistent performances in various stage races and was known for time trialing skills. Achieved a gold medal in the individual time trial at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, further solidifying a reputation as one of the era's leading cyclists.
Won the 1997 Tour de France
Secured a gold medal at the 2000 Olympics
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