Juan José Haedo
Argentine Cyclist, Olympic Competitor
Born
January 26th, 1981
44 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Argentina
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Born in 1981, a professional cyclist represented Argentina in various international competitions. Competed in road cycling events, including the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Achieved notable success in professional road racing and track cycling, gaining recognition in the cycling community.
Competed in the 2008 Beijing Olympics
Raced for the Argentine national team
Participated in multiple UCI events
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