Paul Zollinger

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Paul Zollinger
Personal information
Born (1944-03-10) 10 March 1944 (age 79)
Schlieren, Switzerland
Team information
DisciplineRoad
RoleRider
Professional teams
1966–1968 Tigra–Meltina
1968 Frimatic–Wolber–de Gribaldy

Paul Zollinger (born 10 March 1944) is a Swiss former racing cyclist. He was the Swiss National Road Race champion in 1966. [1] His twin brother Rudi was also a professional cyclist.

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Major results

1966
1st MaillotSuiza.PNG Road race, National Road Championships
7th Overall Tour de Suisse
8th GP du canton d'Argovie
1967
2nd Züri-Metzgete

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References

  1. "National Championship, Road, Elite, Switzerland (Men)". Cycling Archives. Retrieved 13 March 2015.