About John Carlsen
Born 1961. John Carlsen is a Danish sport cyclist.
John Carlsen (born 31 December 1961) is a Danish former racing cyclist. He rode in six Grand Tours between 1988 and 1991. He won Stage 8 of the 1989 Giro d'Italia which was a high mountain stage including a climb of the Gran Sasso d'Italia. He also competed in the team time trial event at the 1984 Summer Olympics.
Career achievements Major results 1982 1st Stage 4 Tour of Sweden 1986 2nd National Road Race Championships 1988 5th Grand Prix d'Isbergues 8th Overall Volta a Portugal 1st Stage 1 1989 1st Stage 8 Giro d'Italia 7th Overall Tour du Limousin 1990 9th Overall Vuelta a Andalucía 9th Overall Route du Sud 1991 9th Druivenkoers Overijse
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Who is John Carlsen?
Danish cyclist, born 1961
When was John Carlsen born?
John Carlsen was born on 31 December 1961 in Vinderød.
What is John Carlsen's occupation?
John Carlsen is a sport cyclist.
What nationality is John Carlsen?
John Carlsen is Danish.
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