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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 24 July 1985 |
| Team information | |
| Discipline | Track cycling |
| Role | Rider |
| Rider type | sprint |
Andrew Taylor (born 24 July 1985) is an Australian male track cyclist. He competed in the sprint event at the 2013 UCI Track Cycling World Championships. [1]
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