Sébastien Chavanel
French professional road racing cyclist
Born
March 21st, 1981
43 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
France
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Rode for teams including La Française des Jeux and Bbox Bouygues Telecom. Competed in various prestigious races, such as the Tour de France and the Vuelta a España. Achieved multiple victories in one-day races and stage finishes throughout professional career, contributing to team successes in national and international competitions.
Competed in the Tour de France
Rode for La Française des Jeux
Participated in the Vuelta a España
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