Joëlle Numainville

Cyclist and Canadian national champion

Joëlle Numainville - Cyclist and Canadian national champion
Born

November 20th, 1987
37 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

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Competed in road cycling representing Canada. Participated in multiple professional cycling events, achieving significant results. Claimed the title of Canadian National Road Race Champion in both 2014 and 2017. Took part in international competitions including the UCI Road World Championships.

Won Canadian National Road Race Championship in 2014

Won Canadian National Road Race Championship in 2017

Competed at the UCI Road World Championships

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