Marcus Grönholm
Finnish Rally Driver and World Champion
Born
February 5th, 1968
57 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Finland
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A prominent rally driver from Finland, achieved significant success in the World Rally Championship (WRC). Competed primarily for the Peugeot and Ford teams throughout the career. Secured two WRC World Championships in 2000 and 2002. Also participated in the X Games, showcasing versatility in motorsport.
Won the World Rally Championship in 2000 and 2002
Achieved 30 WRC rally wins
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