Personal information | |
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Full name | Samuel Horgan |
Born | Palmerston North, New Zealand | 20 April 1987
Height | 193 cm (6 ft 4 in) |
Weight | 82 kg (181 lb) |
Team information | |
Current team | Retired |
Discipline | Road |
Role | Rider |
Rider type | Time Trialist |
Amateur team | |
2008 | Benchmark Homes Cycling Team |
Professional teams | |
2009–2012 | Subway–Avanti Cycling Team |
2013–2015 | Team Budget Forklifts |
Major wins | |
Melbourne to Warrnambool Classic (2013) Oceania Time Trial Champion (2012) |
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