Personal information | |
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Full name | Joaquim Augusto Gomes Oliveira |
Born | Lisbon, Portugal | 21 November 1965
Team information | |
Current team | Retired |
Discipline | Road |
Role | Rider |
Professional teams | |
1986–1987 | Sporting–Raposeira |
1988 | Louletano–Vale do Lobo |
1989–1990 | Sicasal–Toreensse |
1991 | Calbrita–Lousa |
1992–1994 | Recer–Boavista |
1995 | Sicasal–Acral |
1996–2000 | LA Alumínios–A.C. Malveira |
2001–2002 | Carvalhelhos–Boavista |
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