Laurent Brochard
French professional cyclist
Born
March 26th, 1968
56 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
France
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A professional cyclist specialized in road racing, competed primarily during the 1990s. Achieved notable success in the World Championships, winning the title in 1997. Represented France in multiple international competitions, including the Tour de France and the Olympic Games. Known for versatility in different race formats, including stage races and one-day events.
Won the UCI Road World Championships in 1997.
Competed in the Tour de France multiple times.
Represented France at the 1996 and 2000 Olympic Games.
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