Olivier Le Gac

French professional cyclist

Olivier Le Gac - French professional cyclist
Born

August 27th, 1993
31 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

France

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Competed professionally in road cycling, participating in various international races. Contributed significantly to team successes while riding for top teams in the sport. Achieved notable results in several prestigious competitions, showcasing strong skills in both individual and team events.

Riding for FDJ (Française des Jeux)

Participating in multiple UCI WorldTour events

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