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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Andoni Lafuente Olaguibel |
| Born | September 6, 1985 Guernica, Spain |
| Team information | |
| Current team | Unattached |
| Discipline | Road and track |
| Role | Rider |
| Professional team | |
| 2007–2009 | Euskaltel-Euskadi |
Andoni Lafuente Olaguibel (born September 6, 1985) is a Spanish professional road and track bicycle racer.
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