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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