Marcus Burghardt
German professional road cyclist
Born
June 30th, 1983
41 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Germany
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A professional road cyclist from Germany specialized in classics and stage races. Achieved significant success in both one-day and multi-day events. Secured a notable victory at the Paris-Roubaix in 2007. Contributed to several team successes while competing for BMC Racing Team. Participated in the Tour de France and represented Germany in international competitions, including the World Championships.
Won Paris-Roubaix in 2007
Competed in multiple Tour de France editions
Rode for BMC Racing Team
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