Zenon Jaskuła

Polish Cyclist and Tour de France participant

Zenon Jaskuła - Polish Cyclist and Tour de France participant
Born

June 4th, 1962
62 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Poland

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Born in 1962, a prominent Polish cyclist who competed in professional cycling events throughout the 1980s and 1990s. Achieved significant success in road cycling, particularly in stage races. Participated in the prestigious Tour de France multiple times, representing Poland on an international stage. Gained recognition for a variety of performances in cycling tours across Europe.

Competed in the Tour de France

Achieved success in multiple European cycling tours

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