About Alfonso Flórez Ortiz
Lived 1952 – 1992 (aged 39). Alfonso Flórez Ortiz was a Colombian sport cyclist.
Alfonzo Flórez Ortiz (November 5, 1952 – April 25, 1992) was a Colombian road racing cyclist who was a professional from 1985 to 1987, where he rode for the Colombian professional cycling team Café de Colombia team.
Born in Bucaramanga, Santander Flórez Ortiz won the most important race in Colombia, the Vuelta a Colombia in 1979 and 1983. He frequently rode for the Colombian national cycling team and won the Tour de l'Avenir in 1980. Flórez made history when he captained the first Colombian cycle team in the Tour de France in 1983.
He was murdered in April 1992 in Medellín.
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Who was Alfonso Flórez Ortiz?
Colombian racing cyclist (1952–1992)
When was Alfonso Flórez Ortiz born?
Alfonso Flórez Ortiz was born on 5 November 1952 in Bucaramanga.
When did Alfonso Flórez Ortiz die?
Alfonso Flórez Ortiz died on 25 April 1992 in Medellín.
What was Alfonso Flórez Ortiz's occupation?
Alfonso Flórez Ortiz was a sport cyclist.
What nationality was Alfonso Flórez Ortiz?
Alfonso Flórez Ortiz was Colombian.
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