Wim Vansevenant
Cyclist; Tour de France competitor
Born
December 23rd, 1971
53 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Belgium
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Competed as a professional cyclist from the late 1990s to early 2000s. Specialized as a domestique, providing support to team leaders in major races. Participated in several editions of the Tour de France and contributed to the team's overall performance. Known for endurance and teamwork during challenging mountain stages.
Competed in multiple Tour de France editions
Served as a domestique for top teams
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