Serhiy Honchar
Ukrainian professional road cyclist
Born
July 3rd, 1970
55 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Ukraine
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This individual competed professionally as a road cyclist, achieving significant success in various cycling events. The career spanned from the early 1990s to the mid-2000s, during which time, notable victories included stage wins in prestigious tours. The cyclist was particularly recognized for expertise in time trial events, winning multiple national championships and contributing greatly to team efforts in international competitions like the Tour de France.
Won the World Time Trial Championship in 2000
Achieved multiple stage wins in the Tour de France
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