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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 11, 1977 Nijmegen, Netherlands |
| Team information | |
| Discipline | Cyclo-cross |
| Professional teams | |
| 1998 | Hartol |
| 2002 | Neckermann Benelux |
| 2003-2005 | @Work Cycling Team |
| 2008-2009 | Team Flexpoint |
Saskia Elemans (born 11 March 1977 in Nijmegen) is a Dutch professional cyclo-cross racing cyclist.
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