Laurent Jalabert
Cyclist with Tour de France relevance
Born
November 30th, 1968
56 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
France
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This individual achieved significant success as a professional cyclist during the 1990s. Victories included prestigious races such as the Tour de France, where multiple stage wins were recorded. In addition to road racing, proficiency in time trial competitions gained recognition. After retiring from competitive cycling, transitioned into sports broadcasting, providing analysis and commentary on cycling events.
Won the 1995 Vuelta a España
Achieved multiple stage wins in the Tour de France
Secured titles in World Championships and European Championships
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