 Jean Spies (2018) | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 27 November 1989 |
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| Role | Rider |
Jean Spies (born 27 November 1989) is a South African professional racing cyclist. [1] He rode in the men's scratch event at the 2016 UCI Track Cycling World Championships. [2]
In June 2021, he qualified to represent South Africa at the 2020 Summer Olympics. [3]
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