Susanne Ljungskog
Swedish professional road cyclist
Born
March 16th, 1976
49 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Sweden
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Participated in the women's road cycling discipline, achieving significant success in the early 2000s. Competed in multiple UCI Road World Championships and won the world title in 2003 and 2006. Excelled in various one-day races and stage races throughout her career, becoming a prominent figure in cycling during her active years.
Won UCI Road World Championships in 2003 and 2006
Claimed numerous national championships in Sweden
Achieved a silver medal at the 2008 Olympics
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