Tanel Kangert
Estonian professional cyclist, Tour de France participant
Born
March 11th, 1987
38 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Estonia
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A professional cyclist with a career spanning over a decade, participated in numerous international competitions. Specialized in road cycling, achieved notable results in prestigious races. Competed in the Tour de France multiple times, showcasing endurance and skill. Active in various one-day races and stage races, contributing to both individual and team successes.
Participated in the Tour de France in 2013, 2015, and 2016
Rode for teams such as Astana and Euskaltel-Euskadi
Won the Estonian National Road Race Championship in 2013
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