About Jan Schur
Born 1962. Jan Schur is a German sport cyclist.
Jan Schur (born 27 November 1962) is a retired track cyclist and road cyclist from East Germany, who represented his native country at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. There he won the gold medal in the men's team time trial, alongside Uwe Ampler, Mario Kummer, and Maik Landsmann. He is an alumnus of Leipzig University, where he studied sports science.
Schur was a professional road cyclist from 1990 to 1994. His father Täve Schur (born 1931) was also a famous cyclist.
Major results
1982 1st Stage 7 Tour de Pologne 1987 3rd Overall International Tour of Hellas 1st Stage 7 4th Overall Tour of Sweden 1st Stage 6b (ITT) 1988
1st Stage 4 GP Tell 3rd Overall Tour du Vaucluse 1st Stage 1 1989 1st Stage 7 International Tour of Hellas 1990 6th Tour of Flanders 1994 10th Nice-Alassio
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Jan Schur?
East German track cyclist
When was Jan Schur born?
Jan Schur was born on 27 November 1962 in Leipzig.
What is Jan Schur's occupation?
Jan Schur is a sport cyclist.
What nationality is Jan Schur?
Jan Schur is German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jan Schur. https://biography.guide/jan-schur/
MLA: "Jan Schur." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jan-schur/.
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