Oscar Freire

NationalitySpanish
Date of BirthFebruary 15, 1976
Place of BirthTorrelavega, Spain
Height174 cm
Weight64 kg
DisciplineRoad
Retired2012

Oscar Freire is a retired professional road cyclist from Spain. He was born in Torrelavega, Spain, on February 15, 1976. Freire was one of the most accomplished cyclists of the 2000s, winning many stages in the Tour de France, Giro d’Italia, and Vuelta a España, as well as three World Road Race Championships.

In the late 1990s, Freire began his professional career as a sprinter and soon rose to prominence. He was renowned for his speed and ability to win races on both flat and hilly terrain. In 1999, Freire won his first World Road Race Championship. He went on to win two more in the years that followed.

In spite of numerous injuries and losses, Freire remained a top rider until his retirement in 2012. He has stayed engaged in the cycling world since his retirement, coaching and mentoring future cyclists.

Oscar Freire’s Outstanding Accomplishments:

YearAchievement
1999World Road Race Championship Winner
2001Milan-San Remo Winner
2004World Road Race Championship Winner
2005Amstel Gold Race Winner
2007Tour de France Stage Winner
2008Vuelta a España Stage Winner
2011Spanish National Road Race Championship Winner

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