Pieter Weening
Cyclist and Giro d'Italia stage winner
Born
April 5th, 1981
43 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Netherlands
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Born in the Netherlands, a professional road cyclist competed primarily from 2002 to 2017. Specialized in climbing and stage races, achieved significant success during Grand Tours. Secured a notable victory at the 2007 Giro d'Italia, winning Stage 9. Represented teams such as Rabobank and Orica-GreenEDGE throughout a career spanning over a decade.
Won Stage 9 of the 2007 Giro d'Italia
Competed in multiple Grand Tours
Rode for Rabobank and Orica-GreenEDGE
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