Sam Ligtlee

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Sam Ligtlee
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Ligtlee in 2020
Personal information
Born (1997-12-12) 12 December 1997 (age 26)
Eerbeek, Netherlands
Team information
DisciplineTrack
RoleRider
Medal record
Men's track cycling
Representing the Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands
Men's track cycling
World Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2020 Berlin 1 km time trial
European Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2021 Grenchen Team sprint
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2022 Munich Team sprint
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg2021 Grenchen 1 km time trial
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2018 Glasgow 1 km time trial

Sam Ligtlee (born 12 December 1997) is a Dutch track cyclist. [1] In 2018, he won the bronze medal in the men's 1 km time trial event at the 2018 UEC European Track Championships. [2]

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References

  1. "Sam Ligtlee". Eurosport. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
  2. Final results