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Personal information | |
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Full name | Kalle Kriit |
Nickname | Estonian Emperor |
Born | Elva, Estonia | 13 November 1983
Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in) |
Weight | 63 kg (139 lb) |
Team information | |
Discipline | Road, Mountain biking |
Role | Rider |
Amateur teams | |
2005–2007 | Roue d'or St Amandoise |
2009 | AVC Aix |
2009 | Vooremaa Centrum |
Professional teams | |
2008 | Mitsubishi–Jartazi |
2010–2011 | Cofidis |
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