Jesse Sergent
New Zealand cyclist, Olympic participant
Born
July 8th, 1988
37 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
New Zealand
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Competed as a professional cyclist specializing in track and road racing. Achieved recognition for participation in the 2012 London Olympics, competing in the team pursuit event. Also contributed significantly to his teams in various international competitions, earning accolades for speed and endurance. Represented New Zealand in multiple World Championships and consistently performed in elite racing events.
Competed in the 2012 London Olympics
Raced in UCI Track Cycling World Championships
Won team pursuit bronze at the 2010 Commonwealth Games
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