 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source .(December 2014) |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Marius Sabaliauskas |
| Born | 15 November 1978 Kaunas |
| Team information | |
| Current team | Retired |
| Discipline | Road |
| Role | Rider |
| Professional teams | |
| 2001-2004 | Saeco |
| 2005-2006 | Lampre-Caffita |
Marius Sabaliauskas (born 15 November 1978 in Kaunas) is a former Lithuanian cyclist. He ended his career early in 2006 at the age of 28. [1]
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