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Alessandro Ballan

Road bicycle racer · Italy · Athletes · Born 1979 · age 46

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Alessandro Ballan is an Italian former professional road bicycle racer who most recently rode for UCI World Tour team BMC Racing Team. He is best known for winning the World Road Race Championships, in 2008.

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Ballan leading the 2008 UCI Road World Championships - Men's road race in VareseBallan leading the 2008 UCI Road World Championships - Men's road race in VareseBallan at the 2009 Tour de FranceBallan at the 2009 Tour de FranceBallan at the 2012 Tour of FlandersBallan at the 2012 Tour of Flanders

Teams 1

CCC Team2010-2014

Awards

Gold Collar for Sports Merit

About this person

Alessandro Ballan is an Italian former professional road bicycle racer who most recently rode for UCI World Tour team BMC Racing Team. He is best known for winning the World Road Race Championships, in 2008. Although he possessed a frame that was usually more associated with climbing, Ballan established himself as a leading spring classics contender. His nickname, Bontempino, is a diminutive reference to Guido Bontempi, to whom he bears a resemblance.

Country
Italy
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
living
Dates
Born 1979 · age 46

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