Piotr Ugrumov

Russian professional road cyclist

Piotr Ugrumov - Russian professional road cyclist
Born

January 21st, 1961
64 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Russia

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A professional road cyclist from Russia, Ugrumov competed primarily during the 1990s. He participated in several Grand Tours, including the Tour de France, Giro d'Italia, and Vuelta a España. Ugrumov achieved considerable success in stage races, particularly in the Tour de France where he won stages and earned recognition for his climbing abilities. His career highlights include the prestigious overall victory in the 1991 Tour de l'Avenir, a race vital for emerging talents in cycling. Ugrumov's contributions to the sport shaped the competitive landscape for Russian cyclists in the international arena.

Won stages in the Tour de France

Achieved overall victory in the 1991 Tour de l'Avenir

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