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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 11 March 1985 Roubaix, France |
| Team information | |
| Current team | Retired |
| Discipline | Road |
| Role | Rider |
| Amateur teams | |
| 2004–2006 | VC Roubaix Lille Métropole |
| 2011 | ESEG Douai |
| Professional teams | |
| 2006 | Skil–Shimano (stagiaire) |
| 2007–2010 | Skil–Shimano |
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