Liisa Ehrberg

Estonian cyclist with championship titles

Liisa Ehrberg - Estonian cyclist with championship titles
Born

December 17th, 1988
36 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Estonia

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Competed in various national and international cycling events. Achieved significant success in road cycling, including participation in the UCI Women's World Tour. Represented Estonia in multiple championships, contributing to the visibility of Estonian cyclists on the global stage.

Competed in the UCI Women's World Tour

Represented Estonia at the European Championships

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