Olivier Le Gac
French professional cyclist
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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Portuguese footballer, Wolverhampton Wanderers
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August 27th, 1998 27 years ago
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August 27th, 1998 27 years ago
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Born
August 27th, 1665 360 years ago
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American banker and 30th Vice President
Born
August 27th, 1865 160 years ago
Died
April 23rd, 1951 74 years ago — 85 years old
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August 27th, 2007 18 years ago
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Welsh footballer and goalkeeper
Born
August 27th, 1973 52 years ago
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