Wolfgang Fasching

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Wolfgang Fasching
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Fasching in 2008
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Full nameWolfgang Fasching
Born (1967-08-11) 11 August 1967 (age 57)

Wolfgang Fasching (born August 11, 1967) is a three-time winner of the Race Across America (RAAM). Following his cycling career, Fasching became a mountaineer, author, and motivational speaker.

2011 RAAM winner and fellow Austrian Christoph Strasser has stated that his decision to begin ultra cycling was inspired by Fasching, and Fasching has subsequently mentored Strasser. [1]

Notes

  1. Armijo, Vic. "Christoph Strasser: Doing His Hero Proud" . Retrieved 17 June 2013.

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