About Jens Lehmann
Born 1967. Jens Lehmann is a German sport cyclist, politician and athlete.
Jens Lehmann (born 19 December 1967) is a German politician of the CDU and a former professional cyclist and double Olympic champion.
Cycling career Despite his many successes (including being part of the first team pursuit squad to break the 4-minute barrier for the 4,000-metre team pursuit), he will probably be remembered best as the person caught by Chris Boardman riding the revolutionary Lotus Superbike, in the final of the 1992 Olympic individual pursuit in Barcelona. Lehmann was World Champion at that time.
Political career
In the 2017 German federal election, Lehmann was elected as member of the Bundestag, representing the Leipzig I district. In parliament, he has been serving on the Defence Committee (since 2018) and the Sports Committee (since 2022).
Other activities Agentur für Innovationen in der Cybersicherheit, Member of the Supervisory Board (since 2022) German War Graves Commission, Member
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Jens Lehmann?
German cyclist and politician
When was Jens Lehmann born?
Jens Lehmann was born on 19 December 1967 in Stolberg (Harz).
What is Jens Lehmann's occupation?
Jens Lehmann is a sport cyclist, politician and athlete.
What nationality is Jens Lehmann?
Jens Lehmann is German.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jens Lehmann (cyclist)
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