Klaas Vantornout
Belgian Cyclist with a World Championship title
Born
May 19th, 1982
43 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Belgium
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Competed in professional road cycling, participating in various UCI World Championships. Achievements include multiple top finishes in prestigious races such as the National Championships and notable performances in the cyclo-cross discipline. Involved in international competitions representing Belgium, contributing to the country's standing in the cycling community.
Won the Belgian National Cyclo-cross Championship
Competed in the UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships
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