Personal information | |
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Born | Kirchheim unter Teck, West Germany | 20 May 1976
Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
Weight | 69 kg (152 lb) |
Team information | |
Current team | Retired |
Discipline | Cross-country |
Role | Rider |
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