Personal information | |
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Full name | Xabier Aldanondo Luzuriaga |
Born | Segura, Gipuzkoa, Spain | 6 April 1967
Height | 168 cm (5 ft 6 in) |
Weight | 60 kg (132 lb) |
Team information | |
Discipline | Road |
Role | Rider |
Professional team | |
1989–1994 | ONCE |
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