Pascal Richard
Swiss racing cyclist, Olympic gold medalist
Born
March 16th, 1964
61 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Switzerland
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A Swiss racing cyclist competed in road and track events. Achieved notable success in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, where won a gold medal in the individual road race. Also secured victory at the 1996 UCI Road World Championships in the road race, further establishing a prominent cycling career. Participated in various prestigious tours, including the Tour de France, contributing to a well rounded athletic résumé.
Won Olympic gold medal in road race in 1996
Secured victory at 1996 UCI Road World Championships
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