Óscar Pereiro
Cyclist; winner of the 2006 Tour de France
Born
August 3rd, 1977
47 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Spain
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Born in 1977, a professional cyclist competed primarily in road racing. Achieved significant recognition by winning the 2006 Tour de France after initially finishing second, a title later awarded following a doping disqualification of the original winner. Transitioned to football and played in various lower division clubs in Spain. Contributed to the sport as both an athlete and later as a promoter of cycling.
Won the 2006 Tour de France
Competed in multiple professional cycling races
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